Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Below are some commonly asked questions and helpful information to help guide you through your last semester at Wellesley including important events, deadlines, and important immigration considerations.
Wellesley will celebrate the Class of 2022 on Friday, May 27th, 2022 (Commencement Day) at 10:30am (EDT).
If you are interested in working in the U.S., within your field of study and after completing your academic program, you will need to apply for employment authorization.
可选的实际培训（选择）允许您在您的主要研究领域的一年就业授权。您的申请必须在计划完成日期的60天内提交和收到美国公民和移民服务（USCIS），但是，我们鼓励您提前申请（毕业前120天）。由于加工时间缓慢，我们建议提前三个月申请。
您的校园工作资格在您的学术计划完成时结束。虽然学院允许一些学生工人毕业后继续就业，但此选项可能不适用于国际学生。
例外: You may be able to continue working, if you have been authorized for OPT depending on your major and your authorized employment start date on your Employment Authorization Document(EAD). Please speak with the International Student Advisor if you have any questions.
Wellesley College requires all graduating students to vacate their residence halls on Friday, June 5th, 2021
If you do not apply for OPT, you have a 60-day grace period after your completion of studies date to remain in the U.S. If you do not apply for OPT, you may remain in the United States up to 60 days after your completion date during the grace period to “prepare for departure”, to change to another visa status, or to transfer to another U.S. school. Students are not permitted to travel outside the United States and return in F-1 status during the grace period. Students are not permitted to work or study during the grace period.
If you have been admitted to a new school in the U.S., you must contact your International Student & Scholar Adviser to coordinate thetransfer of your SEVIS record. This request should be made before the end of the 60-day grace period.
作为毕业方法，您可能希望邀请父母与您庆祝开始。请参考我们的讲义，Inviting Family Members to Visit the U.S.in order to assist with the visa process.
提供本文件的家庭成员可能会提高其获取签证的机会;但是，没有保证将发出签证。他们对签证请求的成功在于他们证明他们无意在美国永久留下的能力，并且他们有足够的资金可供他们入住。
创建LinkedIn帐户并与Alumnae连接
我们强烈鼓励学生to create a LinkedIn profile and join both theWellesley Linkedin Alumnae集团和Slater International LinkedIn group. These groups will facilitate networking opportunities and allow for direct communication with alums. For more information and tips/training around LinkedIn, please visit theCareer Education websitewhere you will find information regarding LinkedIn best practices and a number of valuable handouts.