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134 Must an F-1 student be studying on a full-time basis?




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134 Must an F-1 student be studying on a full-time basis?

Yes. At the undergraduate level, this normally means at least 12 academic
hours. Graduate level full-time is left to the school to define
(especially since work on a thesis or dissertation may constitute full-time
work even though no credit hours are being taken).

Students may be permitted to pursue part-time study if the foreign student
advisor recommends this for academic reasons (such as the need to improve
English skills) or because of illness.



 

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