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 I-20 with updated financial documents.
You must visit an Area of Study Academic Advisor to declare a new major. Your Advisor must complete a New Degree Request Form and create a degree audit 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)
- Degree audit reflecting required classes for new degree plan (obtained from an Area of Study advisor)
- New Statement of Financial Support form
- New bank statement reflecting a minimum balance of $29,000 U.S. dollars
Documents must be clean, clear, and legible. The International Student Office will review the request and notify you via email upon completion. Allow five business days for processing.
Request to Add Second Major
Please see instructions for I-20 Change of Major.
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