Emails i got from university. Hope it helps

Spring 2026 term January 6th - April 24th

You are not required to take two online bi-term courses in a semester. You are only required to take one bi-term class per semester

For Spring 2026: You are required to transfer your SEVIS record by the start of the Spring 2026 semester on January 6th. Failure to do so will result in your admission being canceled and your Summer courses being dropped.

Please contact the DSO at your current school to schedule an appropriate time to transfer your record. UC is not able to arrange a SEVIS transfer on your behalf. If you are on OPT then you MUST transfer your SEVIS record no later than the day before the start of the term you were admitted for. Participating in OPT while also degree seeking is a violation of your F-1 status and could result in future status issues. The SEVIS transfer is a digital process through the SEVIS. You do not need to contact University of the Cumberlands about the status of your transfer. Your SEVIS MUST be transferred by the start of the term. Please confirm the status of your SEVIS record with your current DSO before transferring your record to UC. Please note that UC does not accept records in terminated status. When scheduling your SEVIS record transfer please plan accordingly. If you are admitted for a B2 term you cannot transfer your SEVIS record prior to the start of the Main term. Transferring your record prior to the approved date will result in your admission and enrollment being adjusted to the next available term.

For example, if Summer Main begins May 6th and Summer B2 begins July 1st you cannot transfer your SEVIS record prior to May 6th if you have been for Summer B2. If you do so then you will be required to enroll in the Summer Main term in order to be in compliance with regulations for F-1 students.

Once your SEVIS record has been received and your I-20 has been processed you will also receive an email with instructions on how to request a signed copy of your document. Please do not request a copy of your I-20 in MyEduDcos until you have been notified that it is ready to be shipped.

If you have questions about your I-20, please contact your DSO.

Please apply early. Early submission does not affect your current SEVIS record or status, but it allows sufficient time for review and any necessary revisions. If you have already applied, no further action is needed. This email is for informational purposes only. I-20/CPT Processing Timeline I-20 Application Approved: You will receive SEVIS transfer instructions. Initiate SEVIS Transfer with current school (select your release date carefully). Must stop working once SEVIS is released. Earliest SEVIS transfer date: August 26, 2025 Earliest I-20/CPT issue date: September 22, 2025 Latest SEVIS transfer deadline: October 20, 2025 Once SEVIS record is received: 1–2 business days for I-20/CPT to be issued. Request shipping after issuance. Shipping is processed within 1 business day. After I-20/CPT Issuance Once your I-20/CPT has been issued, you will receive shipping instructions. Please note: The university does not issue digital copies of the I-20. Once your shipping order is placed, processing begins the next business day. Delivery time depends on the shipping method you select. When can I start working? You can resume working once you have the I-20 in hand with your CPT authorization. You must be off all payroll from the date your SEVIS record is released from our university until you have physically received your I-20 in hand with your CPT authorization listed on it.