Important Notice
Potential Impact of a Government Shutdown on October 1, 2023
There is a possibility of a federal government shutdown that could have an impact on crucial government services. For detailed information regarding its potential effects on immigration matters, please refer to the document provided below.
Learn More about the EffectOptions After Graduation
If you are a recent graduate of the University of Colorado Denver, you have a certain number of options:
F-1 Students
After Graduation, you have a 60-day-grace-period to:
- Apply for OPT
- Transfer to a New School
- Gain Acceptance to start a new program at CU Denver starting within 5 months of graduation.
- Leave the U.S.
J-1 Students
After graduation, a J-1 student may have additional time on their DS-2019 that would allow them to be eligible for Academic Training (AT). Please see our page about Academic Training (AT) for more information.
On the Expiry date of the DS-2019, a student has 30 days to vacate the U.S.