How many credit hours are international graduate students required to take each semester?
Students on an F-1 Visa with teaching assistantships or research assistantships are required by the Office of International Students & Scholars (ISS) to take a minimum of 6 credit hours. Students without such funding are required to take 8 hours. Graduate students on a J-1 Visa are required to take a minimum of 6 hours if they have a teaching or research assistantship, and 10 hours if they do not have funding. Individual academic programs may have additional requirements, so students should always check with their graduate advisor or graduate studies office before registering. Links to more detailed information on requirements for international students can be found on the News for Current Students page of the ISS website.
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