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Graduate I-20 Request Instructions

These instructions are for admitted students who have confirmed their intent to enroll and intend to enter the US on an F-1 Visa. If you are completing your program online from your home country you can disregard these instructions. Once you have officially requested your I-20 the International Office will process the request in order of receipt. If any additional items are needed, they will contact you directly via email.

Please note: If you are part of one of the Global Partnership programs (PSG, VIT, Shobhit) you will receive different instructions from your program contact.

Recommended Deadlines for Timely I-20 Processing

The following dates are a guide and do not guarantee receipt of a visa in time for your semester.

Submit:	Fall Start	Spring Start	Summer Start
Application and supporting documents	June 30	October 31	March 31
I-20 request and supporting documents	July 15	November 15	April 15

The I-20 request instructions vary depending whether you need an initial I-20, a deferred I-20 for a future term, or to transfer in from another US institution. Select a statement from the drop down below to be shown the applicable instructions.

Make A Selection to continue...

Select the statement that best describes you:

Requesting an Initial I-20

1. Activate your MyUT account

Go to the UTAD Account Management page and follow the steps for New Account Creation/Activation. If you have any difficulties activating your MyUT account, please contact IT at helpdesk@utoledo.edu.

2. Visit the iRocket Portal and fill out the Graduate Initial I-20 Request form

The iRocket Portal uses your University of Toledo UTAD username and password to submit eForms for review by OISSS staff. You can access the iRocket portal approximately 24 hours after you first activate your UTAD. If you are having problems accessing your iRocket Portal after 24 hours have passed, please contact the International Office at oisss@utoledo.edu.

3. Submit supporting documents through the iRocket Portal

All bank documents/scholarship letters must be dated within 30 days of submission - documents older than 30 days will not be considered. Complete the Certificate of Financial Responsibility form and upload that with your other financial documents.

If any additional documents are required they will contact you directly via the email you provide on your I-20 request form.

Deferring a previous I-20

1. Visit the iRocket Portal and fill out the Graduate I-20 Deferral Request form

The iRocket Portal uses your University of Toledo UTAD username and password to submit eForms for review by OISSS staff. For problems with accessing your iRocket Portal, please contact the International Office at oisss@utoledo.edu.

2. Submit supporting documents through the iRocket Portal

Transferring From Another US Institution

1. Activate your MyUT account

Go to the UTAD Account Management page and follow the steps for New Account Creation/Activation. If you have any difficulties activating your MyUT account, please contact IT at helpdesk@utoledo.edu.

2. Visit the iRocket Portal and fill out the Graduate Transfer In Request form

3. Submit supporting documents through the iRocket Portal

Click to download the Certificate of Financial Responsibility form

Processing time for I-20 requests is approximately 3-5 business days after all supporting documentation has been received. The International Office does not send updates while they process electronic requests. The I-20 will be issued electronically via email.

Estimated Expenses
The University of Toledo requires proof of financial support for the first two semesters of study. These are estimates and subject to change. These estimates DO NOT include travel expenses, books, recreation and incidental expenses.

Please note:
Your tuition and fees are unique to you and your enrollment. Final invoices will be assessed after registration. The following estimates are for the purpose of I-20 issuance.

Expenses	Graduate Business	Graduate Education	All Other Graduate
Tuition and fees	$21,632	$20,164	$21,632
Shared living expenses	$9,750	$9,750	$9,750
Required health insurance	$2,295	$2,295	$2,295
TOTAL	$33,677	$32,209	$33,677

If you have dependents, add $5,000 for the first dependent and $4,000 for each additional dependent to the TOTAL.

The Office of International Student & Scholar Services provides assistance and services to international students to help with the transition to life at the University of Toledo and in the United States. Once you have received your new I-20, please visit the OISSS New Students page. It will guide you through the most important things to take care of before starting your first semester, and also includes important dates such as Welcome Week (held the week before classes begin), registration deadlines, and tuition due dates.

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Graduate I-20 Request Instructions

The I-20 request instructions vary depending whether you need an initial I-20, a deferred I-20 for a future term, or to transfer in from another US institution. Select a statement from the drop down below to be shown the applicable instructions.

Make A Selection to continue...

Requesting an Initial I-20

1. Activate your MyUT account

2. Visit the iRocket Portal and fill out the Graduate Initial I-20 Request form

3. Submit supporting documents through the iRocket Portal

Deferring a previous I-20

1. Visit the iRocket Portal and fill out the Graduate I-20 Deferral Request form

2. Submit supporting documents through the iRocket Portal

Transferring From Another US Institution

1. Activate your MyUT account

2. Visit the iRocket Portal and fill out the Graduate Transfer In Request form

3. Submit supporting documents through the iRocket Portal

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