20 Grace Periods Completion of Program Upon completing a degree program, students must leave the U.S. within 30 days. During the 30-day grace period students CANNOT: • Apply for admission in the U.S. in J-1 status • Ask for a program extension • Apply for employment authorization • Work or study • Leave and re-enter the U.S. Authorized and Approved Withdrawals Students who elect to discontinue their program of study are not eligible for a 30-day grace period. Students must leave the U.S. within 15 days. Unauthorized Withdrawals and Termination If a student withdraws or is not maintaining status, he/she must leave the U.S. immediately and is not eligible for a grace period. Termination Decision to terminate a student’s record for status violations in particular, are made carefully. Students who are terminated are not eligible for the 30-day grace period and must leave the U.S. immediately. Reasons for termination: • Failure to maintain health insurance • Failure to check-in with the university • Conviction of a crime • Disciplinary action • Engaging in unauthorized employment • Violating sponsor’s program rules • Violating exchange visitor program regulations • Failure to maintain full course of study • Involuntary suspension • Failure to submit address change within 10 days of moving • Failure to follow university policies • Failure to maintain status Trine University promotes intellectual and personal development through professionally focused and formative learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead and serve.
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