Deadline Center

Track international student dates before they become emergencies.

Deadline categories

Tax, CPT, OPT, insurance, tuition, housing, academics, and travel

tax deadlinestate tax deadlineCPT applicationOPT planningSTEM OPT reminderinsurance waivertuition paymentcourse registrationhousing renewallease notice periodpassport expiryvisa expiryI-20 program end datetravel signaturescholarship deadlinejob applicationexam dateassignment deadline

Tax deadline

Tax filing preparation

Medium Risk

Date

2026-06-15

Days remaining

21

Linked document: W-2

  • Collect tax documents
  • Check university tax software
  • Ask about scholarship reporting

CPT application

CPT request planning

High Risk

Date

2026-05-31

Days remaining

6

Linked document: NovaTech offer letter

  • Confirm weekly hours
  • Prepare DSO questions
  • Do not start before approval

Insurance waiver

Insurance waiver deadline

Medium Risk

Date

2026-07-10

Days remaining

46

Linked document: Insurance card

  • Review plan
  • Confirm waiver eligibility
  • Save confirmation

Tuition payment

Tuition payment deadline

Medium Risk

Date

2026-08-14

Days remaining

81

  • Confirm balance
  • Set payment reminder
  • Check scholarship posting

Course registration

Course registration

Low Risk

Date

2026-07-22

Days remaining

58

  • Pick prerequisites
  • Check holds
  • Meet academic advisor

Lease notice period

Lease renewal or notice period

Medium Risk

Date

2026-06-01

Days remaining

7

Linked document: Apartment lease

  • Decide renewal
  • Send written notice if moving
  • Save proof

Passport expiry

Passport expiry

Low Risk

Date

2028-01-15

Days remaining

600

  • Set 12-month reminder
  • Check travel plans

OPT planning

OPT planning date

Medium Risk

Date

2027-10-01

Days remaining

494

  • Learn OPT timeline
  • Track graduation date
  • Ask DSO about eligibility