您有责任了解并遵守您在美国逗留期间的移民身份条款. 如果你没有履行你的移民责任(例如, maintain a full-time credit load), you could jeopardize your F-1 status and legal stay in the U.S. Please review this information carefully and contact our International Student Services office if you have any questions.
Full-time Status
What is considered full-time registration?
一般来说，F-1学生每季度都需要保持全日制状态. SBGE研究生的全日制状态被认为是每季度六个或更多学分.
Course offerings can be found in the Time Schedule. 在未获得研究生指导老师的书面许可之前，注册的学分不得少于规定的学分数 International Student Services. 学生在没有书面批准的情况下将学业减少为兼职，将会“失去身份”，并可能危及他们在美国的停留.S.; and this could make them ineligible for F-1 benefits.
减少课程负担:F1学生可以在SPU少于全日制学习吗?
在以下情况下，国际学生可以被批准在全日制以下学习:
- During an approved vacation quarter
- Due to a medical issue
- In the final quarter of your degree program
Exceptions to full-time registration must be approved by International Student Services before the last day of the quarter registration add period. For information about reduced course load guidelines, contact International Student Services.
Do I need to maintain full-time status in my final quarter?
在完成学位的最后一个季度，只要在SPU注册了至少一个学分，学生也可能有资格获得减负课程. Students must complete a Reduced Course Load (RCL) request through International Student Services.
Independent Study agreements
独立学习课程是指你在老师的指导下独立完成具体工作的课程, as outlined in an approved Independent Study Agreement. 独立学习课程的工作发生在课堂之外. SBGE的教师不需要参加这些独立学习课程, but will often make accommodations for students.
只有当某一特定季度没有所需课程时，才应该选择独立学习, when your schedule cannot accommodate a course that is offered, or when you want to study a topic that is not normally offered.
只有SPU录取的学生才可以注册独立学习课程. You must complete the Independent Study Agreement and have it signed by your instructor and by the Graduate Director. 然后，你和你的导师必须定期会面，以满足协议中所述的咨询次数.
独立学习的注册必须不迟于每个季度的第10天提交给学生学术服务中心(见 University Academic Calendar for specific dates). SAS will create the course as noted on the agreement. Copies of the agreement will be forwarded to you and the instructor.
同时入学:在SPU和另一所大学同时入学如何适用于我?
As an SBGE graduate student, you may, with prior permission from International Student Services, the SBGE Graduate Program Coordinator and the Office of the Registrar, take courses concurrently at another four-year university, 前提是你的总负荷不超过注册期间允许的正常研究生负荷的学分数. 要同时注册，你必须在SPU完成大部分课程. The credits should count toward your SBGE degree. 全日制学习的要求可以同时入学. Consult International Student Services for further details.
How do I get verification of enrollment?
There are several options to obtain a status verification letter. Your Graduate Program Advisor can provide a status verification letter. The Office of the Registrar can also provide a Enrollment Verification.
Registration holds
注册暂停将阻止学生在他们的时间表中添加课程. 为了注册，所有的持有必须在高级注册开始之前移除. 这是学生的责任去追求成功解决这些问题.
Common holds include:
To view your holds:
- In Banner, Go to Student Menu > Class Registration and Planning > Prepare to Register.
- 您的帐户上的任何保留都会被列出，以及发起保留的部门. 只有发起保持的部门才能将其从您的帐户中删除.
Why do I have a registration hold from Health Services? Who should I contact?
如果健康服务部门未收到提供给您的所需健康相关文件, you will have a registration hold placed on your account. 你应该联系卫生服务，电话是206- 281-2231，以了解你具体缺少什么.
How do I request an official copy of my SPU transcript?
To request an official copy of your transcript, please complete the transcript request form and submit it to the Office of the Registrar.
I have questions about my tuition bill, who should I contact?
For questions relating to tuition fees and payments, contact Student Financial Services.
Can I pay my tuition through a payment-plan option?
Yes. For questions relating to tuition fees and payments, contact Student Financial Services.
Employment Authorization
May I work while maintaining full-time status?
F-1 students are authorized to work on campus at SPU. The Student Employment website will help you get started with on-campus employment. F-1学生也可以参加课程实践训练(CPT)。. If you have additional employment questions, contact International Student Services.
International Student Services can assist you with questions related to employment authorization. 请在你的工作开始日期前至少两周申请CPT批准.
Who qualifies for Curricular Practical Training (CPT)?
课程实践培训适用于持F-1签证完成一学年(三个季度)课程的MS-IS和MS-DAB学生。. If you intend to pursue CPT, 赌博十大靠谱软件强烈建议您注册ISM 6930: ISM咨询实习或BUS 6969:商业实践，以支持您的实习. In either ISM 6930 or BUS 6959, 你将与一家企业合作完成一个与你的学位课程相关的项目, under the sponsorship of a faculty member. 学生有机会将他们从之前的课程中获得的知识应用到有意义的商业项目中. 这为国际学生提供了一个宝贵的机会来熟悉美国大学.S. 商业实践，并符合课程实践培训的标准. (This is the equivalent of an "internship.")
How do I register for CPT credits?
F-1 students must apply for CPT through International Student Services. Then, 您必须与教师赞助商和SBGE研究生顾问合作安排实习部分的注册.
Do I need a job before I register for CPT credits?
Yes. 在安排CPT之前，您必须已经获得了工作或实习机会.
What is the maximum number of CPT credits allowed in my program?
MS-IS和MS-DAB课程的学生最多可以获得6个CPT学分. There are no exceptions to this rule.
What is OPT?
OPT(可选实习培训)是美国移民局授予F-1学生毕业后的工作许可. You do not need a job to apply for OPT. MS-IS and MS-DAB students are eligible to apply for OPT. OPT is arranged through International Student Services. It can take around two months to obtain OPT approval from USCIS. We recommend you reach out to International Student Services at the end of your second to last quarter, 或最后一个/毕业季开始，以便有足够的时间处理OPT申请.
Can I have an I-20 extension?
如果SBGE学生保持全日制状态，则有资格申请I-20延期, as defined by their scholarship and/or their F-1, while showing normal academic progress. Students must apply for an I-20 extension through International Student Services.
More Questions?
I have more questions about my program of study, who should I contact?
To create, review, and/or revise your program of study, contact the SBGE Graduate Program Advisor/Coordinator to schedule an advising meeting.