I'm a New DSO. What Now?
June 18, 2025
Being nominated as a designated school official (DSO) at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school is a significant…
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During this time of year, many Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified schools are midway through the academic term. While students study for midterm exams and begin to prepare for the end of the semester, designated school officials (DSOs) are reminded to:Verify that your students’…
Study in the States collaborated with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office Academic Engagement (OAE) to launch two new resource pages for stakeholders in coordination with this week’s Homland Security Academic Advisory Council meeting:Campus Resilience at Student and…
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) participates in virtual and in-person events all over the country and this year SEVP representatives will attend 11 regional conferences hosted by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. In addition, the SEVP conference schedule includes events…
The SAT and ACT are standardized U.S. college admissions tests taken by prospective students. These tests allow you to show U.S. colleges and universities what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge.In the United States, most colleges and universities require that prospective students…