➤ Registration and Degree Progress
- F-1/J-1 visa students are required to maintain a full-time course load during the Fall and Spring semesters.
- Full-time enrollment is 9 or more credits
- Summer enrollment is optional
- Students in their last semester only have to enroll in courses/credits required to fulfill their degree.
- International students taking less than 9 credits in their final semester (Fall or Spring) must fill out a Reduced Course Load (RCL) Form.
- Students should only take courses toward their degree.
- F-1 visa students are limited to one online course per semester.
- Remaining courses should be in-person or hybrid.
Learn more about which modalities count as in-person vs online:
Course Modalities/Mode of Instruction
➤ International Student Service Center
- Coordinates administrative services and immigration/visa matters
- Offers information on study abroad programs
- Arranges programs of special interest to international students
➤ International Forms
Students needing an advisor’s signature for a Reduced Course Load (RCL) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) should email the form to their advising team’s program inbox.
There is a processing time for all submissions and forms are typically reviewed and completed on Fridays.
➤ Registration for Internship / Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
MBA and MS students may be able to count internship credits toward their degree requirements. Additionally, students with internship offers may be required to register for course credit through the Graduate Internship Course.
F-1 visa students requiring Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to work at an internship must register for the Graduate Internship Course.
Contact the Graduate Career Management Center (GCMC) for complete information and instructions.