F-1 Students
Immigration regulations require undergraduate F-1 students to take a minimum of 12 credits every fall and spring semester. At least 9 of these credits must be for in-person or blended courses. Once a student has enrolled in 9 in-person credits the remainder of their credits can be online or remote.
Courses that count towards in-person credits are “in-person” and “hybrid” or “blended” courses. Courses that are considered online are courses with an “online” or “remote” designation.
J-1 Students
J-1 students can take a maximum of one online course per semester. J-1 students are allowed to take in-person classes with virtual components; hybrid classes that predominantly require in-person student attendance would be considered in-person courses.
Reduced Course Load Requests
Immigration regulations require international students to complete a full course of study each term during the academic year. A student may request a Reduced Course Load (RCL) from ISSS if they meet the criteria outlined by immigration regulations. If you have questions about Reduced Course Loads, please contact [email protected] or 612-626-7100.
