International Student Limitations
Under normal conditions, an international student is not permitted to go on a leave of absence or to study half-time. Immigration regulations require that the student must be enrolled in a full-time course of study for the duration of the student's stay in the United States. Exceptions may be granted under the below circumstance. All requests for half-time study or a leave of absence for international students require International Center approval prior to OGS consideration. The usual requirements of departmental approval and campus regulations apply. Refer to Half-Time Study or Leave of Absence/Withdrawal procedures under Academic Affairs section.Half-Time Study
- A student with a verified illness who requires more time for study may be approved for half-time study.
- A student in the final stage and quarter of doctoral work may be approved for only one quarter of half-time study; if the dissertation is not filed during that quarter, the student must then revert to full-time for any subsequent quarters.
Leave of Absence
- International students under certain personal circumstances may apply for a leave. Students should work with both their graduate program and the International Center to file an official Leave of Absence.
- For Leaves pertaining to research and employment purposes, please see: Off-Campus Study.
The International Center is the only campus entity that can fully advise international students with regard to compliance with immigration regulations.
