The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) recently reported that SEVP allowances made for COVID that allowed F-1 and J-1 international students to enroll in more than one online class have ended. As of the spring 2023 semester, pre-COVID regulations will apply. International students may count only one online course towards full-time enrollment.
ISSO Director Tarek Elshayeb provided the following additional details:
- As of spring-23, only ONE online course per semester can count towards F-1/J-1 course enrollment minimums.
- Undergraduates – at least 9 of 12 credits must be in-person or hybrid
- Graduates – at least 6 of 9 credits must be in-person or hybrid
Since taking full-course load of only online courses will no longer be possible, starting in Spring-2023:
- In-person F-1 CPT internships will need to be within 1.5 hours driving distance from Charlotte.
- All students, both new and continuing, will need to reside in the Charlotte metro area to attend their in-person courses.
Students with questions may schedule an appointment during ISSO Advising Hours.
