Maintaining Your F-1 Student Visa with Continuing Education Courses
If you are studying at CU Boulder while on an F-1 student visa you must meet the following enrollment requirements to maintain your immigration status:
It is possible to maintain your immigration status by taking courses through Continuing Education in certain situations. We work closely with the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office to help our international students enroll in the appropriate number and type of credit hours.
Schedule an appointment with one of our advisors to learn more about:
Please note that Continuing Education does not provide immigration advising. Please contact ISSS for questions related to your immigration status.
Adding a Course to Maintain Full-time Status
The following courses could help you maintain your immigration status. Schedule an appointment with an advisor to learn more about:
Taking Online Courses While Outside the U.S.
Students living outside the U.S. can take CE Online Credit courses through CU Boulder Continuing Education. Please schedule an academic advising appointment with one of our advisors so we can help you select your courses and navigate the enrollment process.
Sponsored Students
If you are a sponsored international student your sponsor may restrict enrollment in Continuing Education courses. Please contact Sponsored Student Advising in ISSS for more information about enrollment in Continuing Education courses.