Can I study part-time on F-1 visa?

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.