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Online Advisor
Immigration rules and regulations can be confusing! But the International Student Programs office is here to help you. The Online Advisor can be your first stop for getting your questions answered about registration, travel outside the U.S., OPT and other important topics.
Questions?
If you have further questions or you don't understand something, you can always come to the ISP office to talk to an advisor.
International Student Advisors:
- Mike Gruberg: mgruberg@highline.edu
- Nga Pham: npham@highline.edu
- Victoria Olfert: volfert@highline.edu
Topics
The Online Advisor covers the following topics:
ISP General Issues
Registration
- How to Register for Classes
- Change classes and fill out Add/Drop Form
- Take or retake the COMPASS test
- Check class availability
- Get an official transcript
- Get an entry code
Academic Issues
- Change my major
- Get credit for my classes from another college or university
- Request a vacation quarter
- Get a letter to prove I'm a Highline student
- Request "part-time study" status
- Apply for graduation
- Transfer out/exit form
Immigration and I-20 Issues
- Get a new I-20 (lost, major change, correct an error, request extension)
- Get a new I-20 (my I-20 has expired)
- Fix my I-515A
- Change my visa status
Travel
- Get my I-20 signed
- Go to Canada for the weekend (or another country)
- Go home for an emergency
- Request vacation time
Tuition and Payments
Medical Insurance
- Buy HCC medical insurance
- Get an insurance waiver
- Get insurance during OPT
- Go to the doctor
- Get reimbursed for my medication
Transfer Out
Employment/OPT/CPT