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International students are required by U.S. immigration regulations to be registered full-time during the regular fall and spring semesters:
Undergraduate: Registered for at least 12 credits of which only 3 online credits can be counted towards the minimum 12 credits.
Graduate: Registered for at least 9 credits of which only 3 online credits can be counted towards the minimum 9 credits.
Summer: International students do not have to be enrolled during summer session unless starting a new program during summer session. Please see the credits requirement below:
Undergraduate:
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I-20 Start Date |
Total Credits |
Credit Options |
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Sum 1 |
12 |
3 cr Sum1 and 9 cr within Sum 1,2,3 & 4 |
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Sum 2 |
9 |
3 cr Sum 2 and 3 cr within Sum 2,3 &4 |
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Sum 3 |
6 |
3 cr Sum 3 and 3 cr within Sum 3 & 4 |
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Sum 4 |
3 |
3 cr Sum 4 |
Graduate:
|
I-20 Start Date |
Total Credits |
Credit Options |
|
Sum 1 |
9 |
3 cr Sum 1 and 6 cr within Sum 1,2,3 & 4 |
|
Sum 2 |
6 |
3 cr Sum 2 and 3 cr within Sum 2, 3 & 4 |
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Sum 3 |
3 |
3 cr Sum 3 |
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Sum 4 |
3 |
3 cr Sum 4 |
However, there are some instances where there may be a need to be registered less than full-time. Please make an appointment to see an International Student Advisor prior to dropping below full-time status. Call 356 5299 to schedule an appoinment. Below are the only acceptable reasons that a student may not be enrolled full-time:
- Initial difficulties with the English language.
- Initial difficulties with reading requirements.
- Unfamiliarity with American teaching methods.
- Improper course level placement.
- Leave of absence.
- Medical reasons.
- Final semester with less than a full course load to complete degree requirements. The last class by itself cannot be an online class.
In the case of an illness or medical condition, an F-1 student may be authorized to reduce course load for a period not to exceed 12 months in aggregate. A student who drops below a full-time registration without the prior approval will be considered out of status.
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