Forms for International Students

First-Year Student Forms

• Application for Initial I-20 (2025–2026)
• Sponsor’s Affidavit and Bank Official Certification Statement (2025–2026)
• Applying for an F-1 Visa at a U.S. Embassy
• For Canadian Citizens - Acquiring F-1 Visa Status at a U.S. Port of Entry
• What to Expect at a U.S. Port of Entry

Optional Practical Training

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is defined as "temporary employment for practical training directly related to the student's major area of study."

As a benefit of F-1 visa status, you are permitted, when eligible, to apply for a total of one year or 365 days of employment authorization to gain practical training in your field of study (i.e. the major listed on your I-20).

Download OPT Application

Online I-765 step-by-step instruction

OPT Reporting Form

Curricular Practical Training

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an employment authorization for students in F-1 visa status for employment that is an "integral part of an established curriculum."

Download CPT Application

Paying Your Student Account

Colgate University has partnered with Flywire to streamline the tuition payment process to provide you with an easy and secure method of sending international payments.  With Flywire, you can pay from any country and any bank. You are offered excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in your home currency (in most cases) and save a significant amount of money, as compared to traditional banks. You will be able to track where your payment is in the transfer process via a student dashboard and an email confirmation will be sent to you when your payment is received by the school.  You will also receive peace of mind with dedicated multilingual customer support.