International students must arrive no later than the start of the Fall B semester which is Oct 26th, 2020. Students must complete 2 full semesters in active F1 Status to qualify for GR5399 Statistical Fieldwork (required for CPT eligibility).  If a student arrives by the start of Fall B, this would be met by Fall B, Spring and Summer A — all in active F1 status. 

HERE is a diagram that illustrates possible arrival times. 

Always check with ISSO regarding visas or international status.