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The primary focus of your experience in the U.S. is the successful completion of your course of study, the degree program for which you are enrolled at BYU.

This means that during your initial semester or term and each enrollment period thereafter, except for vacations and approved exceptions, you are required to be a full-time student making normal progress toward the completion of your program requirements.
  • Undergraduates are required to complete:
    • 12 credit hours for each required semester
    • 6 credit hours for each required term
  • Graduates, this includes:
    • Be advised that under federal regulations, you are not allowed to complete your course of study during a semester or term of vacation and still remain in lawful status to be eligible for benefits like OPT.

    Since there are several nuances to this rule, please contact International Services if you have questions regarding your particular circumstances.


    • 9 hours for each required semester
    • 4.5 hours for each required term
  • You may apply one on-line or distance education class of up to three credit hours towards meeting this requirement, including classes at the Salt Lake Center. For additional information, please inquire at our office.
  • Withdrawal (W) grades do not count toward your total minimum hours. Once registered, make certain that you do not withdraw from any classes without first clearing it with International Services. Grade Information
You should plan to finish your course of study by the date listed in item #5 on your Form I-20. Information about extending F-1 student status
 
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