International Students

Information about F-1 Visas
I-20 forms will be issued to students wishing to apply for an F-1 visa and must remain current.

Mandatory Insurance
International students on non-immigrant visas (such as the F-1 visa) are required to purchase the Aetna international insurance plan offered by the College.  Students will be automatically enrolled in and billed by the College for this insurance.  For more information about this plan: https://rcmdstudentbenefits.com/hsc/.

Maintaining your legal status while enrolled at Hampden-Sydney College

• Students must maintain full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 hours each semester; a reduced course load is permitted in special cases.  Contact the Office of Global Education for more information.
• Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Hold a valid I-20 form and passport at all times while in the U.S.

Travel outside of the United States and reentry

• Obtain travel endorsement on I-20 from Office of Global Education before leaving the United States.
• Obtain visa to destination country if necessary.
• Have valid U.S. visa in passport at the time of re-entry.

Extension of stay

• Students may obtain an extension if more time is needed to finish their program of study or start a new program.
• Request an extension of your I-20 before your current I-20 expires.

Lost or Stolen Visas
It is important to contact your country's embassy immediately if you suspect that your passport has been lost or stolen.

Renewing Your Passport
An international passport can be renewed in the U.S. through the Embassy of your country of citizenship.

Working while a student
As a student in the U.S. on an F-1 visa, students may not work on campus more than 20 hours a week when college is in session.  To work on campus students must obtain a social security number.  Students with F-1 visas are not allowed to work off campus.

Where to look for on-campus job openings

• Human Resources Office
• Contact professors directly
• Contact administrative offices directly

Documents Required for Employment

• Employment application (available from Human Resources Office)
• Social Security card (see Human Resources Office for procedures)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (distributed by Human Resources)
• W-4 Tax Withholding Certificate (distributed by Human Resources)
• State Tax Withholding Certificate (distributed by Human Resources)
• I-94 Card
• SEVIS I-20
• Passport

Help with Rhetoric and English
Contact Dr. Schooling
sschooling@hsc.edu
(434) 223-7150

Mental Health and Sexual Assault Awareness

• ISI's Mental Health Awareness for International Students Video
• ISI's Sexual Assault Awareness for International Students Video