Enrollment Requirements

  • All international students in F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant status must either be enrolled full-time or receive permission from the International Center for a reduced course load or a full-time exception.
  • The deadline for meeting the full-time registration requirement is the end of the UM-Flint Drop/Add period.
  • If you are not registered full time by the deadline, your SEVIS record will be terminated and you will lose your F-1/J-1 status. There is no grace period to remain in the U.S. following status termination.
  • In general, the minimum full-time enrollment for international students is as follows:
    • Undergraduate Students: 12 credit hours
    • Graduate Students: 6 credit hours

Exceptions to Full-Time Enrollment Requirements

In some cases, international students may receive permission from the UM-Flint International Center to drop below full-time enrollment.

  • Reduced course load
  • Full time equivalency
  • Concurrent enrollment

Please visit the Forms page for the appropriate applications for enrollment exceptions.

International