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International Student Services

Final Term

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Immigration regulations require an F-1 student to maintain full-time enrollment. A student enrolled in their final semester or dissertation/thesis at the university may request a full course exception (FCE)  and must receive approval from an international student advisor.

Request approval for an FCE (less than 12 credits for UG and 9 credits for GR).

Complete one of the following requests on this page depending on your academic level.

Deadline: End of week 2 (University enrollment deadline for the semester). Refer to the University Academic Calendar.

 


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International Student Services provides general guidance. Any advice provided to you by the ISS should not be construed as legal advice.

Additionally, due to the fluid nature of governmental interpretation, government agencies such as USCIS/ICE/CBP may change their interpretation of immigration laws/regulations and eligibility requirements for benefits at any time. We will do our best to provide the most current guidance.

Each case is fact-specific and it is advised that you contact an experienced immigration attorney if you have questions regarding your situation.