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* Hybrid courses (those delivered online that require physical attendance for classes, examination or other purposes integral to completion) are considered in-person or FTF for F-1/J-1 enrollment purposes.
If less than a full course of study is needed to complete your program you may be eligible for a Reduced Course Load. Learn more about the types of Reduced Course Loads available on our website.
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SEVP's COVID-19 Flexibilities Terminated: Here's What You Need to Know
Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has ended its Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
guidance, as of May 11, 2023, consistent with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health
Emergency and the COVID-19 National Emergency.
While the SEVP’s COVID-19 guidance was terminated as of May 11th, active F-1 students
will be able to complete the 2022-23 academic year under the COVID-19 flexibilities
through the summer 2023 semester.
What does this mean for your course registration for the 2023-24 academic year (beginning Fall 2023)?
- For F-1 students pursuing a Bachelor's degree, this means you are required to enroll in and complete a minimum 12 credits, of which at least 9 credits must be face-to-face (FTF)*, and no more than 1 online course (up to 3 credits).
- For F-1 students pursuing a Master's or Doctoral degree, this means you are required to enroll in and complete a minimum 9 credits, of which at least 6 credits must be face-to-face (FTF)*, and no more than 1 online course (up to 3 credits).
- For J-1 students (regardless of degree level), this means you may enroll only in face-to-face or hybrid courses. Classes that are delivered through online and distance education modalities cannot be used to satisfy the full course of study requirements for exchange visitors in the J-1 college and university student category.
* Hybrid courses (those delivered online that require physical attendance for classes, examination or other purposes integral to completion) are considered in-person or FTF for F-1/J-1 enrollment purposes.
If less than a full course of study is needed to complete your program you may be eligible for a Reduced Course Load. Learn more about the types of Reduced Course Loads available on our website.
Please note, starting Fall 2023, our summer/winter enrollment requirements for students
in their final semester will be updated to comply with F-1 regulations and align with
other SUNY schools. Visit our website for our updated policy.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your International Student Advisor or book an advising appointment.