If a SEVIS record status is changed from an inactive status to Active or Initial after the SEVIS CIP 2020 conversion release, the above table explains what will happen to the record’s CIP codes. SEVIS record status can change for several reasons:
- Reinstatement
- Correction Request
- Datafix
Note: This article will be updated closer to the release to include information about how the conversion affects reinstatement and post-completion or the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training.
STEM Designated Degree Programs
The 2020 CIP code list affects the STEM-eligible CIP code list. No STEM-eligible CIP codes were removed.
New STEM-Eligible CIP Codes
NCES added 496 new CIP codes in the NCES 2020 CIP. Seventeen of these automatically qualify for the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list, because they fall under the four primary fields (engineering (14), biological and biomedical sciences (26), mathematics and statistics (27) and physical sciences (40)). These STEM CIP codes are:
Code
|
Title
|
14.0103
|
Applied Engineering.
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14.0202
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Astronautical Engineering.
|
14.0299
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Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other.
|
14.4700
|
Electrical and Computer Engineering.
|
14.4701
|
Electrical and Computer Engineering.
|
14.4800
|
Energy Systems Engineering.
|
14.4801
|
Energy Systems Engineering, General.
|
14.4802
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Power Plant Engineering.
|
14.4899
|
Energy Systems Engineering, Other.
|
26.0509
|
Infectious Disease and Global Health.
|
26.0913
|
Biomechanics.
|
26.1311
|
Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
|
27.0600
|
Applied Statistics.
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27.0601
|
Applied Statistics, General.
|
40.0512
|
Cheminformatics/Chemistry Informatics.
|
40.1100
|
Physics and Astronomy.
|
40.1101
|
Physics and Astronomy.
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Changes to STEM-Eligible CIP Codes
With the implementation of the 2020 CIP codes, there were 11 STEM CIP code changes to the 2016 DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. These STEM CIP codes are:
Code
|
Title
|
15.1701
|
Energy Systems Technology/Technician.
|
15.1703
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Solar Energy Technology/Technician.
|
43.0406
|
Forensic Science and Technology.
|
43.0403
|
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism.
|
1.8105
|
Veterinary Anatomy.
|
1.8109
|
Veterinary Physiology.
|
1.8107
|
Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology.
|
1.8108
|
Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology.
|
1.8111
|
Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology.
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1.8110
|
Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health.
|
1.8106
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Veterinary Infectious Diseases.
|
Find CIP Code Information for Student Records
There are several ways DSOs can see current student CIP codes and descriptions. After the CIP code 2020 conversion release, DSOs will be able to see if a student’s CIP code or description changed.
CIP Codes In Lists and Reports
CIP codes and descriptions will be columns in the Initial and Active student list exports. See the Alerts and Lists article in the Help Hub for more information.
DSOs can also export the Student Report for School Officials to see columns with the student’s:
- Major 1 Code
- Major 1 Description
- Major 1 CIP 2020 Conversion (Yes or No)
- Major 2 Code
- Major 2 Description
- Major 2 CIP 2020 Conversion (Yes or No)
- Minor Code
- Minor Description
- Minor CIP 2020 Conversion (Yes or No)
Conversion in Event History
After the CIP 2020 conversion release, if a student’s 2010 CIP code and/or description has changed, the following will appear in the student’s SEVIS Event History. This will happen for any of the following fields: