Other Services

International Student Services

International Student Services serves as a point of contact for international students at St. Mary's University from pre-arrival through post completion of their studies. Immigration services include issuing Form I-20AB needed to obtain an F-1 student visa, recommending and authorizing practical training, and maintaining student information in SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor Information System), the government database. Other services include international check-in, serving as a liaison between international students and other campus offices, information on obtaining a Social Security Number and Texas Identification card, and offering workshops and cultural events specifically for International Students.

Veterans Affairs

The VA Certifying Official serves as the liaison between the Department of Veterans Affairs and students of St. Mary's participating in a VA educational training program. The VA Certifying Official at St. Mary's is the training institution's representative responsible for completing all paperwork necessary to certify the enrollment and changes in enrollment for students eligible for VA benefits. All students applying for VA education benefits must complete the request for VA enrollment certification form every semester. VA students are responsible for notifying the VA Certifying Official of changes in their enrollment status. The VA Certifying Official is located in the Office of Financial Assistance.