End of OPT or STEM OPT

Situation

The student is currently in F-1 status on OPT or STEM OPT and is nearing the completion of OPT/STEM OPT, or is taking another action to end OPT.

The principal options for a student transitioning out of OPT/STEM OPT are:

• Starting New Program at UF – Refer to the Change of Education Level Process
• Transfer to Another U.S. Institution – Refer to the SEVIS Transfer Out Process
• Leaving the U.S. Indefinitely – Refer to Ending OPT Section
• Change of Status from F-1 to another visa category – Refer to Ending OPT Section

For all the above options, the action must be completed within the allowed 60-day grace period following OPT or STEM OPT completion. The student can also proceed with any of the actions above at any time during their OPT or STEM OPT period.

For detailed information, please refer to the OPT & STEM OPT Reporting Requirements page, and navigate to the section about Ending OPT.