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F-1 and J-1
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important
regulations for f-1 and j-1 students full course of
study: international students are expected to register for full course of study
during each semester or term. for undergraduate students, this means a minimum
of 12 credit hours (about 3-4 courses) or its equivalent each semester. full
course of study for graduate students is defined differently on each campus, so
consult your academic adviser and your international student adviser to learn
the requirement on your campus. you’re not required to carry a full course of
study during your annual vacation or during your final semester of study. the
full course of study requirements may vary at colleges that are on the quarter
or trimester system. find out what the requirement is on your campus and follow
it. failure to carry a full course of study could result in your losing
eligibility for employment and other important benefits. processing
changes in your i-20 or iap-66 if youo change
your major field of study or your degree objective, transfer from one college to
another, or need an extension of the expected completion date of the academic
program indicated on your i-20 or iap-66, you must request a new i-20 or iap-66
form and process the change officially. consult your international student
adviser or j-1 sponsor for information on the appropriate procedure. f-1
students process school transfers through the international student adviser at
the new college; a 15-day deadline applies, so contact the international student
adviser as soon a you arrive at your new school. departing and
re-entering US you must have
your i-20 or iap-66 form endorsed each time you leave and re-enter US. for an
endorsement, f-1 students should consult the international student adviser; j-1
students should contact the sponsor. |
