Enrollment information

As an F-1 or J-1 student, you are expected to meet full-time enrollment requirements to maintain your immigration status. Enrollment requirements vary depending on your academic level and other factors. Under certain circumstances, you may be eligible for a reduced course load.

If you are enrolled full time at ASU during the fall and spring semesters and want to take classes outside ASU, or if you wish to take classes outside ASU during the summer, you must receive permission from ISSC to do so.

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Full-Time enrollment

All students are expected to maintain the minimum credits required to maintain their immigration status. Learn more about the enrollment requirements for your academic level.

Reduced Course Load

F-1 and J-1 students may request a Reduced Course Load through the RCL eForm under certain circumstances. Learn more about the eligibility requirements to apply for an RCL.

Taking courses outside ASU

The metro Phoenix area has several community colleges and other universities. You may find that you want to take a class at one of these schools in addition to your full-time enrollment at ASU. To do so, you will need authorization. Learn how to receive authorization to take additional classes outside ASU.