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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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Individuals from around the world who want to come to the United States need to obtain a visa from the U.S. Department of State prior to entering the country. There are several types of visas to apply for depending on the reason for your visit and duration of stay. If you want to come to the United…
As you finalize your spring semester class schedule, you may be interested in enrolling in an online class. A massive open online course, or MOOC for short, is a new kind of class that some colleges and universities in the United States offer to students. The main difference in MOOCs and…
Once you decide to study in the United States, the next step is to begin the school search process. In the United States, many large public schools adopt the university system concept. This means that a college or university may have several campuses, or instructional sites, in different…
Designated school officials (DSOs) are resources that can help students throughout the process of studying in the United States. Every school that is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) must have a DSO to help F and M students.  DSOs must be regularly employed…