7-Week Blocks for International Students

Registration Requirements for International Students

Take 12 credits each semester - Make sure that you register for both blocks before the second day of the semester and that you take at least 12 total credits each semester.
Of those 12 or more credits, at least 9 must be taken as in-person courses (not online or Zoom).
CPT only within one semester. In accordance with the law, you are only authorized to do CPT within one semester. For example, you can't have CPT authorization in the second half of fall semester and also in the first half of winter semester. You'll need to complete your CPT all in one semester.
Enter the US before the start of the semester. If you are a new student or are returning to the US after a vacation semester, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) may not admit you if you try to enter after the semester has started.

Plan ahead- Meet with your academic advisor and use Grad Planner to know in advance which courses you need to graduate.
Register early - this will give you the best chance of getting into the courses and sections you want for each block. Remember you have to register for both blocks at the beginning of the semester.
Knowledge is power - Know which courses have prerequisites. This is important because if you don’t earn a high enough grade to take the next course in the next block, you will need to change your schedule for the second block.
Know your Eligibility for CPT - Make sure you know what courses in your program require CPT authorization and make sure you are eligible for CPT before registering.

Internship, project-based work experience, and practicum courses are semester-long, not divided by the block.
Your approved annual vacation will be semester-long, not divided by the block.

Feel free to contact the International Student Office.

Phone: 801-524-8142