An F-1 visa is a temporary student visa that allows international students to study full-time at an accredited academic institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are entering the U.S. or are in the U.S. on a visa other than an F-1 visa, please consult with your immigration lawyer on rules and regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Visitor’s B2 visa<\/a> is an option if you’d like to invite family to attend your commencement ceremony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To maintain your F-1 status<\/a> at WSU, you must meet the following requirements. Find more resources for F-1 students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Full-time enrollment for undergraduate programs is 12 credits per semester. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Full-time enrollment for graduate programs is 6 credits per semester. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Only 1 class or 3 credits during each term or semester may count toward a full course of study for an F-1 student if the class is taken online or through distance learning. See more about the Full Course of Study Guidelines<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Update your international advisor and designated school official (DSO) if you make any changes to your program, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you move to a new address, update this information in Student eServices<\/a> within 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find out more about F-1 student employment<\/a> in the U.S. <\/p>\n\n\n\nF-1 Visa Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Enroll Full-Time During Fall & Spring Semesters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Update ISSS if You Make any Changes to Your Program <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Only Work When & Where Allowed <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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