F-1 Students

Maintaining Status

To maintain F-1 Status, students must:

Attend the school indicated on their I-20

Take a full course load every semester

Follow DHS procedures in a timely manner for changing degree levels within GMU, and transferring to other schools

Maintain a valid passport at all times

Apply for an extension of program before the expiration date on the I-20, if needed

Limit on-campus employment to 20 hours a week during semesters

Refrain from off-campus work without authorization

Report changes of address to GMU within 10 days of the move by notifying both OIPS and the Office of the Registrar through Patriot Web: https://patriotweb.gmu.edu