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March 28, 2013, Filed Under: Career/Volunteer Opportunities, Immigration Updates

Maintaining Status: Stay Enrolled Full-Time

The add/drop deadline for undergraduates is Monday, April 1. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t forget about the potential impact on your immigration status. All F-1 and J-1 international students must be enrolled for a full-time course load. Undergraduates must be enrolled for 12 credit hours and graduate students for 9 hours. Only under special situations can a student be allowed to drop to less than full-time. If you believe that you might qualify, then schedule an appointment to see an international student advisor to discuss your case. You will need to get the permission of an international student advisor before you drop the class.

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