4456 0 Passport Processing Delays! Processing times are slow. You may need a valid passport as much as 6 months, or longer, before your program begins if a visa is required and it must be valid 6 months beyond the program end date. 0 4519 0 OCS offers Drop-In Advising! Have a few questions about off-campus study? Then a 10 minute drop-in advising session is right for you! 178