Express mail is available to students at their own expense. All communication and payment must go through eShipGlobal. The University of Utah has joined with eShipGlobal to coordinate express mail services through DHL, FedEx or UPS. For the fastest delivery, express mail is strongly recommended. Students must select a method to have their I-20 mailed to them once it has been issued. If you have extenuating circumstances and absolutely need a soft copy of your acceptance letter, please email us at Otherwise, you will receive a hard copy of your official acceptance letter via mail. We will resume mailing acceptance letters internationally at this time.
Please allow additional time for responses and document processing as many of our staff continue to work remotely each day. In accordance with the University of Utah's recommendations for social distancing, the Office of Admissions is open with reduced staffing levels each day. If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us. If you placed an eShipGlobal order you may either cancel it and receive a refund or we can use this order in the future to resend your I-20 with a normal signature and acceptance letter. *Due to COVID-19, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has allowed designated school officials (DSO) to electronically sign and email I-20 Forms. *Please note that if you are applying for the Spring 2022 semester and are currently located outside of the United States, seeking an F-1 student visa, we cannot guarantee the issuance of an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility if you are not officially admitted to the U nor have submitted your immigration materials to by November 15, 2021. You may submit them as soon as possible, but we will not begin processing your I-20 until you have been admitted.
These documents are not required for admission to the University of Utah. If you are a continuing student requesting an initial I-20 please consult with the following guide. Admissions to a Certificate Program does not qualify as a degree program and students are not eligible for an I-20. The University of Utah begins processing I-20s for students after they have been admitted to a degree-seeking program. Consulate abroad or to maintain F-1 student status in the United States. An I-20 Certificates of Eligibility is necessary to apply for an F-1 student visa through a U.S.