Contact Us
214 MacMillan Hall
531 E Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8600
513-529-8608 (fax)
International@MiamiOH.edu
Meet the ISSS Staff
Additionally, ISSS staff is available for scheduled appointments and drop-ins.
Your request will be reviewed. Although support from a medical provider is required, final authorization for a Medical Reduced Course Load must come from ISSS. You will be notified of the decision by email. If approved, please note the approval is for the requested term only.
If you are ready to return to a full course load for the next semester, you do not need to notify ISSS.
If you feel that you need a further Reduced Course Load authorization for a future semester, you must repeat steps 1 - 4 above and obtain another authorization from ISSS.
Yes, students must keep in mind the deadlines for dropping a course and receiving a “W” on their transcript. These dates can be found on the Academic Calendars.
If you drop below full-time enrollment without authorization for an RCL, you will be in danger of losing your legal status. Generally, you will be given a short period of time (no more than 21 days) to add credits to bring your total back up to the required minimum (12 credits for undergraduate students and 9 for graduate students). If you fail to do so, your SEVIS record will be terminated and you will lose your legal status. You will be expected to depart the U.S. immediately or apply for (if eligible). Review options for regaining status.
If you are a continuing student who has maintained your legal status, no, it does not. Generally, enrollment is not required during break periods such as summer or winter term. If you are a new student or returning student, please consult with ISSS.
Immigration regulations do not prohibit you from working on campus during a period of an authorized RCL. However, you will need to think seriously about your ability to spend time working on campus. If you have medical or mental health issues, it may be difficult or impossible for you to work. In addition, Miami University policies require students to be enrolled in a certain number of credits in order to be eligible to work on campus. For more information, contact the Student Employment or Academic Personnel offices.
Any student currently enrolled in at least one credit hour is eligible to receive services from Student Counseling and Student Health. To confirm the policy regarding access to other services, please check with the relevant offices.
Yes. Housing policy requires that students register for at least 9 credit hours to be eligible for on-campus housing. However, if you drop below 9 credit hours during the semester for medical reasons, you will be permitted to remain in your housing that semester. If your Medical Reduced Course Load extends beyond one semester and you plan to take fewer than 9 credit hours, Campus Services will permit you to continue to live on campus if you are in communication with ISSS and their office about your plans.
214 MacMillan Hall
531 E Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8600
513-529-8608 (fax)
International@MiamiOH.edu
Meet the ISSS Staff
Additionally, ISSS staff is available for scheduled appointments and drop-ins.
International students and scholars can submit a variety of requests to ISSS via InterLink.
Campus Community allows to students to find each other based shared country, interests, or other information, ask questions or share info in the forums, learn about upcoming events, and more!
International students and scholars will automatically receive communications from ISSS. Others are welcome to sign up to receive emails and communications from our office.