The University of Arizona highly values international students and is committed to following U.S. federal regulations, including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) restrictions related to pursuing online courses or educational activities while outside the U.S.
OFAC restrictions vary by country and online learning content. Please review this reference guide for details.
New Student Messaging and Holds
To ensure compliance with OFAC regulations, new students from OFAC-sanctioned countries/regions are informed about OFAC by email after admission, and a hold blocking enrollment is placed on their accounts.
Students have the following options for hold removal:
- Submit the Visa and Travel Update e-form in MyGlobal to show proof of a valid student visa to travel to the U.S.
- Submit the Check-In e-form in MyGlobal to show proof of entry to the U.S.
- Contact the University of Arizona Export Control Office to determine eligibility to enroll remotely from outside the sanctioned countries/regions.
Continuing Student Messaging
Continuing students from OFAC-sanctioned countries receive a reminder email at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Export Control Office if they will be enrolling in coursework or engaging in other research or educational activities while outside the U.S.
Need Assistance?
Contact International Student Services at dso@arizona.edu.