International Students Policies

It is important to maintain your F-1 student visa requirements while in the U.S. Failure to do so the could lead to removal from the U.S. (deportation). Here you'll find policies to keep your visa current.

F-1 Student Visa Registration Policies

• Register by the Sunday before the term starts for 12 credits (with a minimum of 8 credits of on-campus classes). If you are a current student, your bill will have to be paid in full before you can register. 
• Any schedule changes (adding/dropping classes) must take place the first week of the term. 
• After the first week of the term, do not drop/withdraw from any classes without speaking to the international student office.  
• There will be periodic checks throughout the term to make sure you are maintaining the full-time requirement. If we find you have dropped or failed a class which puts you below 12 credits, your visa may be terminated. 
• In order to take a vacation term, please notify the international student office of your intent before the term starts so we can verify you are eligible. We may require you to register for the term following your vacation term if registration is open (i.e., register for fall term before taking summer as vacation term) 

Have questions? Please email the international student program office.