All international students in F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant status must either be enrolled full-time or receive permission from the International Center for a reduced course load or a full-time exception.
The deadline for meeting the full-time registration requirement is the end of the UM-Flint Drop/Add period.
If you are not registered full time by the deadline, your SEVIS record will be terminated and you will lose your F-1/J-1 status. There is no grace period to remain in the U.S. following status termination.
In general, the minimum full-time enrollment for international students is as follows:
Undergraduate students
12 credit hours
Graduate students
6 credit hours
Courses that you visit or audit do not count towards full-time enrollment for immigration purposes.
Exceptions to Full-Time Enrollment Requirements
In some cases, international students may receive permission from the UM-Flint International Center to drop below full-time enrollment.
Reduced courseload
Full time equivalency
Concurrent enrollment
Please visit the Forms page for the appropriate applications for enrollment exceptions.
