Address and Phone Number Changes for F-1 and J-1 Students
To remain in compliance with federal regulations, F-1 and J-1 international students are required to report any U.S. address or phone number changes within specific timeframes.
Address Notification Requirement
Federal regulations require all international students and exchange visitors in F-1 or J-1 status to report their U.S. physical address and phone number to their Designated School Official (DSO) while studying or participating in OPT.
Not reporting your address within 10 days of a change is a violation of status and must be updated in SEVIS.
When to Report an Address or Phone Number Change
- Before your program start date
- Within 10 days after any address or phone change
How to Report Your Changes
- Log in to eCampus
- Open My Student Profile and update:
- Local U.S. Physical Address
- U.S. Phone Number
- Emergency Contact
How to Enter Your U.S. Address Correctly
On-Campus Students
| Field | What to Enter |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 South Ave |
| Address Line 2 | Residence hall name, room # (Example: Waldo Hall, Room 214) |
| City | Garden City |
| State | NY |
| Zip / Postal Code | 11530 |
Off-Campus Students
| Field | What to Enter |
|---|---|
| Street Address | Street number and name + Apt # (Example: 520 Front St Apt 3B) |
| Address Line 2 | Leave blank |
| City | Town/City name |
| State | Two-letter state abbreviation (Example: NY, NJ, CT) |
| Zip / Postal Code | 5-digit numerical code |
Location
Post Hall, 203
Hours
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