International Student & Scholars Services (ISSS) provides immigration document processing, advising, and other support services to international students and scholars located throughout the United States. Most international students and scholars are located on our main campus in College Station, TX, but the ISSS office also serves as the international office and J-1 program sponsor for students and scholars at the campuses and sites mentioned below.
Although there is not an international student or scholar immigration support office located on each campus outside of College Station, all international students and scholars at the campuses below have full access to the ISSS office in College Station. Nearly all information provided throughout the ISSS website is applicable to all international students and scholars.
Although there is not an international student or scholar immigration support office located on each campus outside of College Station, all international students and scholars at the campuses below have full access to the ISSS office in College Station. Nearly all information provided throughout the ISSS website is applicable to all international students and scholars.
ISSS-Supported Campuses and Sites
- The J-1 Program Sponsor Number for all campuses and sites supported by ISSS is P-1-00260
- The F-1 SEVIS School Codes vary by each campus site supported by ISSS:
| Name of Campus in SEVIS | F-1 SEVIS School Code | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | SNA214F00334000 | College Station, TX |
| Texas A&M University at Galveston | SNA214F00334001 | Galveston, TX |
| Texas A&M University School of Law | SNA214F00334003 | Fort Worth, TX |
| Texas A&M HEC at McAllen | SNA214F00334004 | McAllen, TX |
| Texas A&M Bush School DC Teaching Site | SNA214F00334005 | Washington, D.C. |
| Texas A&M Houston City Centre | SNA214F00334006 | Houston, TX |
| Texas A&M College of Dentistry | DAL214F00190000 | Dallas, TX |
| TAMHSC in Bryan | SNA214F00127000 | Bryan, TX |
| TAMHSC in College Station | SNA214F00127003 | College Station, TX |
| TAMHSC in Round Rock | SNA214F00127002 | Round Rock, TX |
| TAMHSC in Temple | SNA214F00127001 | Temple, TX |
| TAMHSC in Houston | HOU214F00582000 | Houston, TX |
| TAMHSC in Kingsville | HLG214F09976000 | Kingsville, TX |
| TAMHSC in McAllen | HLG214F09976001 | McAllen, TX |
Change of Campus
F-1 and J-1 international students are permitted to make changes to their academic program during their studies in the U.S. Most program changes require the student to request and obtain an updated I-20 or DS-2019. Students must submit a Change of Major, Degree Level, of Campus request to obtain an updated I-20 or DS-2019 if:
- You're F-1 and the change requires you to move to another SEVIS campus managed by ISSS
- OR
- You're J-1 and you're switching between College Station and Galveston
Common Examples
- An Engineering at Galveston student receives a Form I-20 for attending the Galveston campus and completes 1 or 2 years of their academic program. They are now ready for the Entry to a Major process to begin a degree-seeking major at Texas A&M University in College Station. The I-20 will need to be updated to reflect the new major and the change from Galveston to College Station, so the Change of SEVIS Campus request should be submitted.
- A Health Science Center student receives a Form I-20 for attending one HSC site and later decides to transition to another HSC site to complete their degree. The I-20 will need to be updated to reflect the new HSC site, even if the major and degree level remain the same, so the Change of SEVIS Campus request should be submitted.
TB Test Information
Most international students will receive a hold from Student Health Services about Tuberculosis (TB) Screening.
Students in Galveston can visit two locations to get their TB test results within 48 hours:
For students at both the School of Dentistry and School of Law, the best place to obtain the appropriate Tuberculosis (TB) screening in the Dallas/Fort Worth area is the Dallas County Health Center.
Blinn TEAM and Engineering Programs
The Texas A&M-Blinn TEAM Program is a co-enrollment partnership between TAMU and Blinn College. Students will start their program at Blinn College and then later transfer to TAMU to finish their degree.
The Texas A&M Engineering Academies Program is an engineering transition program into which undergraduate students are admitted to the Texas A&M College of Engineering and attend the first few semesters of their academic program co-enrolled at one of several partner institutions located throughout the State of Texas.
If you are part of one of the above-mentioned programs, please click here for additional information.
Additional Resources
Click the links below to learn about various resources and departments available to assist at your campus:
| Galveston | School of Law | School of Dentistry | Health Science Center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students Faculty and Staff | Students Faculty and Staff | Students Faculty and Staff | Student Faculty and Staff |
| Nursing | Houston IBT | School of Pharmacy | School of Medicine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | Students Faculty and Staff | Students | Students Faculty and Staff |