{"id":2,"date":"2014-12-15T18:15:16","date_gmt":"2014-12-15T18:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-08-10T13:15:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T20:15:54","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to International Education at Palomar College!"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"has-text-color has-white-color has-background has-black-background-color items-justified-left wp-block-navigation is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-navigation-is-layout-6e9f73ed wp-block-navigation-is-layout-flex\" aria-label=\"Quick Links\"><ul class=\"wp-block-navigation__container has-text-color has-white-color has-background has-black-background-color items-justified-left wp-block-navigation\"><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/?taxonomy=nav_menu&#038;term=quick-links\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">QUICK LINKS:<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/application-dates-deadlines\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Application Deadlines<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/are-you-ready-to-apply-to-palomar-college\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Application Information<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/current-international-students\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Current International Students<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/eligibility-for-opt\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Eligibility for OPT<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/employment-options\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Employment Options<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/english-proficiency\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">English Proficiency Requirement<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/international-student-organizations\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">International Student Organizations<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/palomar-acceptance\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Newly Accepted Students<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/orientation-schedule\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Orientation Schedule<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/student-forms-2\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Student Forms<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\" wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/internationalstudents\/how-to-see-an-academic-counselor\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">When to see an Academic Counselor<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Check this page regularly for our latest announcements<\/em><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monday, August 17<\/strong> &#8211; New Student Orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monday, August 24<\/strong> &#8211; Fall Semester Begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monday, September 7<\/strong> &#8211; CAMPUS CLOSED for Holiday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friday, September 25<\/strong> &#8211; CAMPUS CLOSED for Holiday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monday, October 19<\/strong> &#8211; Fast Track 2 Classes Begin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monday, November 9<\/strong> &#8211; CAMPUS CLOSED for Holiday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thursday, November 26<\/strong> &#8211; CAMPUS CLOSED for Holiday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Friday, November 27<\/strong> &#8211; CAMPUS CLOSED for Holiday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saturday, December 19<\/strong> &#8211; Fall Semester Ends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>December 22 through January 1<\/strong> &#8211; CAMPUS CLOSED for Winter Break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monday, January 4, 2027<\/strong> &#8211; Winter Intersession Begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monday, February 1, 2027<\/strong> &#8211; Spring Semester Begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Counseling Appointments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our International Student Counselor is available during the Summer Session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book an appointment with the International Student Counselor by emailing: <a href=\"mailto:internationalstudents@palomar.edu\">internationalstudents@palomar.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please include your name, student ID number, and reason for your visit in your email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/counseling\/appointments\/\">Book an appointment with the General Counseling Office <\/a>or visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/transfercenter\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/transfercenter\/\">Transfer Center<\/a> for the latest information on transferring to universities. <br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Updates for F Visa International Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Beginning September 15, 2026, <\/strong>the Duration of Status (D\/S) Final Rule change will go into effect. <br><br>The Department of Homeland Security rule eliminates &#8220;duration of status&#8221; (D\/S) for F nonimmigrants, replacing it with fixed time periods of admission, a 4-year maximum cap, and a shortened 30-day post-completion grace period.<br><br><strong>Current Students:<\/strong> Those present in the U.S. before September 15, 2026, can generally remain without a formal extension until their I-20 program end date, up to a maximum of November 14, 2030 (4 years plus a 60-day departure window), unless they travel outside the U.S. or need a program extension.<br><br><strong>Newly Admitted and Re-Entering F-1 Visa Students<\/strong>: Students with an initial I-20 issued after September 15, 2026, and F visa students re-entering the U.S. after this date will receive a fixed &#8220;Admit Until Date&#8221; (AUD) on their Form I-94. Stays are limited to the program length on Form I-20, capped at a maximum of 4 years. Undergraduate F-1 students cannot switch their major or program during their first full academic year.<br><br><strong>Program Extensions:<\/strong> After September 15, 2026, your DSO will no longer be able to process program extensions. Anyone needing to stay past their I-94 expiration or the 4-year cap must file a formal Extension of Stay (EOS) application with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).<br><br><strong>Resources<\/strong>: Department of Homeland Security \u2013 Study in the States<br><a href=\"https:\/\/studyinthestates.dhs.gov\/elimination-of-duration-of-status-quick-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elimination of Duration of Status Quick Facts<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/studyinthestates.dhs.gov\/elimination-of-duration-of-status-frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elimination of Duration of Status Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><br><br><strong>Reminder: <\/strong>Make sure to keep track of your I-20 end date and meet with a counselor each semester to ensure you are in progress with completing your program based on your education plan. <br><br>VISIT THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE BEFORE DECIDING TO CHANGE MAJORS, MAKE TRAVEL REQUESTS, OR RELATED QUESTIONS AS YOU MAY BE IMPACTED.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check this page regularly for our latest announcements! 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