Are there a minimum number of required credit hours per semester?
Students may enroll in a minimum of 3 units, unless they are holding teaching or research assistantships/associateships, in which case the minimum enrollment is 6 units. For more information regarding minimum enrollment, click here. According to the International Student Programs and Services Department, you need to take a minimum of 9 credit hours (as a graduate student) to maintain your full time F1 status. If you need an exemption, you may view a list of possible exemptions for full-time enrollment here.
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