UNCP has forged numerous partnerships with universities in Asia, creating opportunities for students in undergraduate and graduate programs in various majors.
International Student Transfer
Transferring to UNC Pembroke as an international student involves several important steps to ensure a smooth transition. Whether you're currently studying in the U.S. or abroad, our Office of Global Engagement (OGE) will guide you through the admissions, immigration documentation, SEVIS transfer, visa process and orientation requirements. This page outlines what you need to do, what to expect and how to stay compliant as you transfer your student status to UNCP.
Are you an International Student who is Eligible to Transfer to UNCP?
International students may tranfer to UNCP if they meet the following qualifications:
- They are already in F-1 or J-1 status, they have been offered admission to UNCP and they have demonstrated their financial support
Immigration advisers at the previous school should not transfer a SEVIS record until Global Engagement has completely cleared the student for transfer.
The student must complete their UNCP application and be accepted by the admissions office.
Students must select a date for the SEVIS record transfer. This is often shortly after the end of the previous term, but may also be just before classes begin at UNCP. (If you are on OPT, remember that any remaining OPT is cancelled once the student transfers to the new school.)
Inform UNCP's Office of Global Engagement if you will be leaving the U.S. after completing your final term at your previous school and re-entering on the UNCP I-20.
Inform UNCP's Office of Global Engagement if you are out of status and need to apply for reinstatement.
Complete the Certificate of Financial Responsibility and send it to the admissions office.
Provide the UNCP Transfer-In Form to the immigration adviser at your previous school.
Check in with UNCP Global Engagement and attend international student orientation
We ask that you complete the UNCP Transfer-In Form and email, mail, or fax it to UNCP Global Engagement.
Indicate when the SEVIS record will be transferred to UNCP
Transfer the SEVIS record
Confirm that the student is admissible to UNCP
Register the student's SEVIS record once it has been received

Undergraduate and Graduate Transfer Programs