F-1 students normally need to maintain a full course load until their final semester. There are exceptions: The final semester before graduating, you may take less than a full course load as long as ...

Immigration regulations require that F-1 and J-1 students maintain a full course of study (minimum of 12 credits each semester for most students; 9 credits for Graduate Students with an Assistantship; ...

A Medical Reduced Course Load permits F-1 and J-1 students to reduce their course load below full-time (or, if necessary, not enroll in any courses) due to a student's temporary illness or medical ...

The normal rate of work is defined as 16 credits per semester, counting toward the 128 credits required as the graduation standard. Students in their final year may work at the rate of 12 credits each ...