Program Extension Request Graduate
Request for Program Extension
Letter for graduate students
Print on appropriate UAF letterhead
Current date
To: Reija Shnoro, Student Immigration Advisor
From: Faculty Advisor’s Name
Re: Request for Program Extension – Graduate Student
Name of student:
Academic program (major): _________________________________________
Level (mark one): MA_______ MS_______ PhD_______
First semester of UAF attendance: Fall____ Spring____ Summer____ Year_____
Current I-20 program end date: ___________________
Project or Thesis defense required: Yes_____ No_____
If yes, anticipated date of defense:____________
Comprehensive examination required: Yes____ No____
If Yes, comprehensive exam taken: Passed____ Not passed____ Not taken yet____
If not taken, will be taken in conjunction with defense: Yes____ No____
If No, when will exam be taken:
New anticipated semester of program completion: Fall____ Spring____ Summer____ Year_____
The above-named student is in good standing and making normal and satisfactory progress towards the completion of his or her academic program.
Reason necessitating program extension: (Note: under immigration regulations, extensions must be due to compelling academic or medical reasons beyond the student’s control)
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Signed:__________________________________