An F-1 student who is graduating from an academic program at ACC or returning to ACC after approved Optional Practical Training (OPT) must declare a new academic program and request a Change of Level (COL) I-20 with updated financial documents before enrolling in a new degree program. COL documents must be submitted before the 60-day grace period ends.
You must visit an Area of Study Academic Advisor to declare a new major. Your Advisor must complete a New Degree Request Form with the newly selected academic major.
F-1 students must enroll full time and may not choose a degree plan in which the major coursework is exclusively online (Marketing, International Business, Real Estate, etc.) unless a second major is also declared. Full-time enrollment is defined as:
- 12 credit hours each fall and spring semester.
- 12 credit hours if starting a new academic program in the summer semester.
- 9 credit hours must be in-person instruction.
- No more than the equivalent of one online/distance learning class or 3 credits per semester may count towards the full-time enrollment requirement.
To request a Change of Level I-20 for the new program of study, an F-1 student must submit the following documents to the International Student Office at [email protected]:
- New Degree Request Form (must be completed with an Area of Study advisor)
- New Statement of Financial Support Form
- Proof of Financial Support – bank statement reflecting available funds for the minimum balance.
The International Student Office will review the request and notify the student via email upon completion.
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