SEVIS 101:
An Introduction to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System

On February 15, 2003, the US government implemented a new system for gathering information on international students and exchange visitors. The "Student and Exchange Visitor Information System", or SEVIS, became required of all institutions which welcome international students and researchers to their campuses.

SEVIS is an internet-based application for electronically tracking and reporting on foreign students and exchange visitors in the U.S. SEVIS enables schools and program sponsors to transmit electronic information to the Immigration and Naturalization Service". This is the description of SEVIS from the US Department of Justice. Previously, schools that hosted internationals students and scholars were required to maintain information on international students and visitors. Under SEVIS, schools are required to report electronically on those students and visitors.

The Office of International Services at Saint Louis University recognizes that the changes required by SEVIS will impact the entire University community. We have designed the following to provide you with information that is relevant to you and as current as possible. We will continue to update our website, so we encourage you to check back often!

Information for Academic Departments & Advisors
Information for Staff & Administrators
Information for Students (F-1)
Information for Scholars/Employees (J-1)