What are immigration requirements for enrollment if I am near the end of my degree program?
International graduate students are required to maintain full time hours with few exceptions. You may drop below full-time enrollment in your final semester if you need less than full time hours to complete your Plan of Study, and you are NOT on assistantship. In this case, you must complete a Request for Reduced Enrollment Form, have your advisor sign it stating that you will finish degree requirements by the end of the semester, and submit it to IGSS BEFORE the beginning of your final semester. If approved, you will be allowed to enroll for either Defending Student Status (DSS), or 3 credit hours, or the number of hours required to complete your Plan of Study (if more than 3 hours).
