Registration begins approximately six to seven weeks before the start of classes each semester, and continues until the beginning of classes. It is strongly recommended that International students plan on arriving at least one (1) week before the first day of classes. A special Orientation session will be set to take place within that week, for the Fall Semester. 

Before a student may register for credit classes, he or she must complete the academic assessment process. The “Compass” test in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics is given on all campuses, and the scores are used to help in course selection and schedule planning to meet individual needs and goals. An appointment will need to be made to schedule the Compass test, or the student may take it on the day of the International Student Orientation in the Fall.

The Immigration and Naturalization Service requires full-time enrollment for F-1 student visa holders in the Fall and Spring semesters. A course load of 12 credit hours is considered full-time. Regulations do not require F-1 students to be enrolled in classes for the Summer semester, but 8 credits is considered full-time for that 10-week session, if you wish to attend. Part-time enrollment is allowed during the summer only.