Can I study part-time on F-1 visa?
F-1/F-2 Visa
January 01, 2026
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Answer
Generally no, F-1 requires full-time enrollment:
- Undergraduates: Minimum 12 credit hours per semester
- Graduates: Minimum 9 credit hours per semester
- Exceptions: Final semester (can be part-time if only few credits needed), medical issues (with DSO approval), academic difficulties (first year only)
Summer: Can be part-time if not required term. Always consult DSO before reducing course load.
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