FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

 International Student Questions:

Q: If my son/daughter is in the United States on an F-1 visa, can he/she take classes part-time?
A: No. Aaccording to INS regulations. Students on an F-1 visa must be enrolled as full-time students (12 hours per semester for Fall and Spring).

Q: If my son/daughter is in the United States on a visa other than F-1, can he/she attend classes part-time?
A: Students in the U.S. on an H, J, L, or F-2 visa can attend classes part-time. Applicants in the U.S. on another visa should contact the Office of International Education.

Q: If my son/daughter is in the United States on a visa other than F-1, will he/she have to provide financial documentation?
A: No, we will require a copy of your I-94 card out of your passport and the most current approval notice from the INS confirming your visa status. F-2 visa holders are required to submit a copy of the I-94 card and a copy of the F-1 visa holder I-94 and I-20.