Before you leave SRJC, make sure you know what comes next.

You may be:

• graduating and returning home
• graduating and transferring to another U.S. school
• transferring before completing your program at SRJC
• ending your studies and leaving the United States
• applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT)

If you are not sure which option applies to you, you can schedule an appointment with ISP.

Make sure your immigration record is handled correctly before you leave.

• Contact ISP if you are graduating, transferring, withdrawing, taking a break, applying for OPT, or leaving the U.S.
• Submit a Transfer-Out Request if you plan to transfer schools.
• Review OPT information early if you plan to apply.
• Follow all instructions from ISP about your SEVIS record and Form I-20.
• Make sure you understand your grace period and required departure timeline.

Important: Your SEVIS record is not automatically updated when you graduate, drop classes, or leave the U.S. Failure to follow proper procedures may impact your immigration status.

If you have questions, schedule an appointment with ISP or email international@santarosa.edu.

• Confirm your last day of authorized employment.
• Update your mailing address with your employer for tax forms.
• Keep copies of pay stubs and tax documents.
• Learn more about tax requirements: Taxes and Employment

Please contact ISP before you leave SRJC if your plans include graduation, transfer, withdrawal, OPT, or departure from the United States.

International Student Program
international.santarosa.edu
Email: international@santarosa.edu
Phone: (707) 527-4509
Schedule an Appointment

We would love to hear about your experience with the International Student Program and at SRJC. Your feedback helps us improve our services, plan better events, and support future international students at SRJC.

If you have a few minutes, please complete our ISP Feedback Form.

Your responses are anonymous, and your honest feedback is very helpful to us. You can share what went well, what we can improve, or anything you think would make SRJC even more welcoming and supportive for international students.

• Apply for graduation if needed: Graduation Application
• Order official transcripts if needed for transfer or employment.
• Confirm your diploma mailing address when applying for graduation.
• Save copies of important academic documents for your records.

• Make sure your personal email address is updated in Bear Cub Hub.
• Check your account regularly for holds, messages, or balance information.
• Save important documents and emails before access ends.

• Pay any remaining balances: Student Accounts
• Check for library fines or other holds.
• Submit a Petition for Refund if applicable.
• Keep records of all payments.

• End your lease or housing agreement.
• Cancel utilities, phone, and internet.
• Sell, store, donate, or ship belongings.
• Arrange transportation for departure.
• Learn more about housing: Polly Hall

• Refill prescriptions if needed.
• Request copies of medical or vaccination records.
• Confirm when your health insurance ends.

• Stay in contact with classmates, professors, and mentors.
• Save important contact information before leaving.

Leaving school and returning home, transferring, or starting a new chapter can bring a mix of emotions.

You may feel excited, nervous, relieved, or sad. All of that is normal.

• talk with friends, family, or mentors about your transition
• reflect on what you learned during your time at SRJC
• write down your goals for the future
• give yourself time to adjust to your new environment