International Education Center

Current Students

 

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06/05/2025

Enrollment Requirements for F-1 Students

  • Fall/Spring: All F-1 status students must enroll in a minimum of 12 units and only 1 online class can count toward the required 12 unit minimum. At least 9 units must be on-ground or hybrid, and only one (1) fully online course of no more than 3 units will count towards the 12-unit requirement. The rest of your courses must be on-ground or hybrid. If you need help finding and enrolling in on-ground or hybrid courses, please speak with an IEC Counselor (opens in new window) . 
  • Winter/Summer: If your FIRST term in F-1 status is Winter or Summer*, you must enroll in a minimum of 4 units, 3 of which must be on-ground/hybrid. Only 1 online class can count toward the required 4-unit minimum. After your first term, enrollment in Winter/Summer terms is OPTIONAL. *Also applies to students coming back from OPT and Transfer Students starting at SMC in Winter/Summer.

Please adjust your schedule accordingly. If you need help finding and enrolling in on-ground or hybrid courses, please meet with an IEC Counselor (opens in new window) .

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Information for Current Students