Department Resources : International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) : Texas State University

Credits for International Students

International students must maintain full-time enrollment each semester to comply with immigration requirements. This section explains the credit hour rules and how they apply.

Undergraduates

Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester, with at least 9 credit hours taken in face-to-face classes. Only one online course may be a part of the 12 credit hours per semester. If a student’s first semester at TXST is during the summer, they must maintain a full-time schedule of 12 credit hours. Students who begin in other terms are not required to enroll in summer classes.

Graduates

Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours each semester, with at least 3 credit hours of face-to-face classes. Only one online course may be part of the 6 credit hours. If a student’s first semester at TXST is during the summer, they must maintain a full-time schedule of 6 credit hours. Students who begin in other terms are not required to enroll in summer classes.

Doctoral

Students are required to enroll in a minimum of 9 credit hours each semester, with at least 6 credit hours of face-to-face classes. Only one online course may be part of the 9 credit hours. If a student’s first semester at TXST is during the summer, they must maintain a full-time schedule of 9 credit hours. Students who begin in other terms are not required to enroll in summer classes.

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Hiring an International Student

Interested in hiring F-1 international students for on-campus jobs?
Click the link below to navigate the hiring process for F-1 visa holders.

Inviting a J-1 Scholar

Inviting a J-1 Exchange Visitor

Looking to invite a J-1 Exchange Visitor to your department?
Visit this page for guidance on the process, responsibilities, and required documentation.