Bring your documents to ISS immediately (including for all your F-2 dependents)
Passport
F-1 visa
Last Entry Stamp or I-94
I-20
Have a valid passport at all times
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned entry into the U.S.
Must include an F-1 student visa issued by a U.S. Consulate or Embassy, except for Canadian citizens
Enroll for a full course of study
Students must enroll in at least 12 credits each fall and spring semester and follow the required course modality for F-1 visa status, including in-person enrollment requirements
Students may not drop below 12 credits without prior approval from International Student Services
Summer enrollment requirements
Summer enrollment is mandatory for:
Students starting at MDC in the spring semester with a new I-20
Transfer students coming from a language school (non-college/university credits)
Students graduating during the summer term
Summer enrollment is optional for:
Continuing active students in good standing
Transfer students from a college or university who completed a full-time fall semester of at least 12 credits
Final semester exception
Students in their final semester before graduation may enroll part time only if fewer than 12 credits are required to complete their program
A final semester verification is required if the student is graduating
Final semester verification and part-time enrollment must be approved by International Student Services before the student enrolls in fewer than 12 credits
Students are not authorized to enroll at any school other than Miami Dade College
ATTEND CLASSES. Failure to attend will result in the loss of your immigration status and subject you to deportation
Full-time enrollment requires 12 credits
Of the 12 credits, at least 9 must be in person or blended courses
A maximum of 3 credits may be online or MDC Live
Provide local and foreign addresses to Student Records using your myMDC account
Maintain proper health insurance: Proof of insurance coverage through August is mandatory before you can register for classes. Insurance must be purchased through
www.insuranceforstudents.com/mdc
Students are strictly prohibited from employment without prior authorization
Apply for a program extension BEFORE your I-20 expires. Failure to do so will result in loss of F-1 status and all related benefits. The program end date is listed on line 5 of your I-20
Transferring from Miami Dade College or changing educational level
Notify International Student Services before requesting a transfer or change of educational level
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