Note that taking a semester off" applies to students who are outside of the United States and who:. Will not enroll for the fall 2020 semesterWill enroll less than full time without authorized Reduced Course Load for the fall 2020 semesterStudents who complete the Notice of Departure to report taking a semester off will have their SEVIS record terminated by OISS for authorized early withdrawal'. This will result in students needing a newI-20 to re-enter the United States and students needing to pay the SEVIS fee again.If you are planning to enroll full time for the Fall 2020 semester you will be maintaining your F-1 status and do not need to report your departure from the US in the Notice of Departure form. Rather, youshould complete the QISS Jocation survey to inform OISS that you will be studying full time from home.If you have any questions, please speak with an OISS adviser.Thank you,Office for International Students & Scholars