EXCEPTIONS TO A FULL COURSE OF STUDY

• The normal vacation period;
  
  
• Medical problems documented by a licensed medical doctor, osteopath or clinical psychologist. Approval for reduced or no course load for a medical condition is limited to 12 months total for the program of study;
  
  
• Teaching or research assistantship;
  
  
• Valid academic reasons, such as first semester language difficulties and/or adjustment problems, improper course placement, unfamiliarity with American teaching methods;
  
  
• The final term when the student needs less than a fulltime course load to complete program of study. Student must be enrolled in at least one credit;
  
  
• During a period of full-time Optional or Curricular Practical Training.

HANDBOOK

• International Student Handbook (PDF)

IMMIGRATION INFO

• Immigration Basics, Definitions and Terms
• Difference Between F-1 and J-1 Status
• F-1 Curricular Practical Training Request Form (PDF)
  
• Maintaining Department of Homeland Security Status
• Duration of Status for F-1 Students
• Temporary Departure from the U.S.
• Exceptions to a Full Course of Study
• Accepting U.S. Government Assistance or Public Benefits
• Departure Upon Completion of Studies

WORKING IN THE U.S.

• Work Opportunties For Students in F-1 Status
• How to Apply for Optional Practical Training
• Graduate Fellowships and Scholarships