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International Students:
Academic Year
The
Academic Year
The academic year is composed of
the fall semester, spring semester and summer session. The
fall and spring semesters are considered to make up the
regular academic year of study. The fall semester begins in
late August and ends in mid-December. The spring semester
begins in mid-January and ends in May. The summer session
(June through August) is composed of two five-week terms with
a concurrent ten-week session. Enrollment is considered to be
optional for international students during the summer, and is
not required to maintain F-1 student visa status. During the
year, classes are suspended for several special holidays.
There is a break between the fall and spring semesters
beginning in mid-December and ending in mid-January and there
is a one-week vacation in the spring. Check the UHV website (www.uhv.edu)
for specific calendar dates.
Semester Credit Hours
Credit for courses at the University is measured in semester hours.
Most courses meet three hours per week in the fall and spring
semesters and have a credit value of three semester hours. These same
courses meet for nine hours a week during the five-week summer term
and yield three semester hours of credit. Many graduate courses are
taught in the evening only. Some courses are taught through the
internet. International students on F-1 visas must maintain a full
course of study during the fall and spring semesters. Full-time for
graduate students is a minimum of 9 semester hours (3 courses) and 12
semester hours (4 courses) for undergraduate students to comply with
immigration requirements. Only one online course may count
toward the full course of study requirement each semester.
Statement Of Understanding
The Statement of Understanding form indicates that the applicant
understands and will comply with the statements it contains. The
student should read the statement carefully and also note that any
student may be required to take further English proficiency tests on
arrival, even if that student is transferring from a U.S. institution.
The form containing this statement is available from our
website, and is for students attending on an F-1 visa.
Letter of Financial Backing
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