Too Many Online Classes?
A quick guide for international students
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Why does this happen?
The university’s system noticed that you are registered for too many online credits. For F-1 international students, there is a limit on how many online classes you can take each semester.
Fall / Winter Rule
Spring / Summer Rule
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If your course formats change, double-check your schedule and talk to your ISSS advisor right away.
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Scenario: You receive the alert
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Scenario: You receive the alert
To: You
Alert! Too Many Online Classes
PLEASE ADJUST YOUR SCHEDULE IMMEDIATELY by the add-drop deadline or you will be out of lawful status.
Not quite! Dropping a class might lower your total credits and make the problem worse.
What should you do first?
Risky! The alert won’t fix itself. If you wait past the add/drop deadline, you could fall out of legal status.
a) Drop a random class right away
b) Email your ISSS advisor
c) Wait and see if the system fixes itself
Send
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Scenario: You receive the alert
To: You
Alert! Too Many Online Classes
PLEASE ADJUST YOUR SCHEDULE IMMEDIATELY by the add-drop deadline or you will be out of lawful status.
What should you do first?
That’s right! Your ISSS advisor understands visa rules and can help you find safe options.
b) Email your ISSS advisor
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Scenario: You receive the alert
To: ISSS Advisor
30
From: Me
Alert! Too Many Online Classes
Hello, I received an alert that I have too many online classes. I would love to meet with you to discuss my options and review my schedule. Could we meet sometime this week?
150
Best,
Send
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Scenario: You receive the alert
To: ISSS Advisor
From: Me
Thanks for reaching out! You may need to switch a class or add an in-person course. Let’s review your schedule and talk with your department about options.
Alert! Too Many Online Classes
>
Hello, I received an alert that I have too many online classes. I would love to meet with you to discuss my options and review my schedule. Could we meet sometime this week?
Best,
Send
Context
Scenario
Story
Action
Tips
Check
Here is how to handle it
Contact your ISSS advisor. Explain your schedule and ask for options.
Contact your Program Admin. Sometimes course formats can be adjusted or you can switch sections.
Reach out to your Program Advisor. They might provide more options or advise you on classes to take.
Make the change before the add/drop deadline!
>
Context
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Action
Story
Tips
Check
How one IP&T student solved the alert
Just got this alert. My IP&T 101 class was supposed to be blended but is now listed as online only.
Let’s meet to review your options. Don’t drop any classes yet, you can also reach out to your program admin and faculty advisor for additional options.
Got it. I’ll email them both. Thanks!
Hi! I saw your email. I’ll check for options and talk with your advisor. I’ll reach out soon once we’ve reviewed your schedule.
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How one IP&T student solved the alert
Just to let you know, we are already working on options. Let’s meet soon to make sure your academic plan still works.
(A few hours later)
We reviewed your classes. IP&T 101 can’t be changed to blended or in-person, but your IP&T 301 class has an in-person section at the same time! That switch would fix the issue. I can make the change if you’d like.
That’s perfect, thank you so much!
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
How to avoid the alert next time
Before you register, keep these quick tips in mind to avoid future alerts:
Check course format (classroom, blended, or online) before registering.
>
Ask your advisor if you are unsure about a class’s mode.
Double-check your schedule after registration.
Contact ISSS or your program admin right away if something looks off.
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Review your class schedule below. Would this schedule trigger a “Too Many Online Classes” alert for an international student?
1.
Yes
No
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Story
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Let's see how ready you are!
Review your class schedule below. Would this schedule trigger a “Too Many Online Classes” alert for an international student?
1.
Yes
>
Correct! You have 3 in-person credits and 6 online credits. You need at least 6 in-person or blended credits to stay in status.
No
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Action
Story
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Let's see how ready you are!
Review your class schedule below. Would this schedule trigger a “Too Many Online Classes” alert for an international student?
1.
Yes
>
No
Not quite. You only have 3 in-person credits. International students need at least 6 in-person or blended credits during Fall and Winter semesters.
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Hover over the name of each course to review its details. Select the course that could resolve the alert and keep your schedule into status.
2.
Classes
Fall 2024 Classes
9 total hours
This class is already in person! It counts toward your 6 required in-person or blended credits. Keep this one as it is.
Course
Sec
Instructor
Location
Hrs
Action
002
IP&T 101
Intro to Instructional Design
Heather Mills
150 HBLL
3.0
This class doesn’t offer an in-person or blended section. Try checking another course.
Withdraw
001
IP&T 123
Master's Project
Peter Jones
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 145
Learning Development
Rick Moore
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
This micro-course is now complete
Let's see how ready you are!
Hover over the name of each course to review its details. Select the course that could resolve the alert and keep your schedule into status.
2.
Classes
Fall 2024 Classes
9 total hours
Course
Sec
Instructor
Location
Hrs
Action
002
IP&T 101
Intro to Instructional Design
Heather Mills
150 HBLL
3.0
Withdraw
Great choice! Section 003 is blended. Switching to it gives you 6 in-person/blended credits and fixes the alert.
001
IP&T 123
Master's Project
Peter Jones
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 145
Learning Development
Rick Moore
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Hover over the name of each course to review its details. Select the course that could resolve the alert and keep your schedule into status.
2.
Classes
Fall 2024 Classes
9 total hours
This class is already in person! It counts toward your 6 required in-person or blended credits. Keep this one as it is.
Course
Sec
Instructor
Location
Hrs
Action
002
IP&T 101
Intro to Instructional Design
Heather Mills
150 HBLL
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 123
Master's Project
Peter Jones
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 145
Learning Development
Rick Moore
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Hover over the name of each course to review its details. Select the course that could resolve the alert and keep your schedule into status.
2.
Classes
Fall 2024 Classes
9 total hours
Course
Sec
Instructor
Location
Hrs
Action
002
IP&T 101
Intro to Instructional Design
Heather Mills
150 HBLL
3.0
This class doesn’t offer an in-person or blended section. Try checking another course.
Withdraw
001
IP&T 123
Master's Project
Peter Jones
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 145
Learning Development
Rick Moore
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
Fall / Winter Rule
Graduate students must take at least 6 credits of classroom or blended classes. After that, any extra online credits are fine. For more information visit:
ISSS - F1 Full Course Study
Spring / Summer Rule
Graduate students must take at least 3 in-person credits per term, or 6 in-person credits total if you’re enrolled in both. For more information visit:
ISSS - F1 Full Course Study
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Transcript
Too Many Online Classes?
A quick guide for international students
>
Start
Scenario
Context
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Why does this happen?
The university’s system noticed that you are registered for too many online credits. For F-1 international students, there is a limit on how many online classes you can take each semester.
Fall / Winter Rule
Spring / Summer Rule
>
If your course formats change, double-check your schedule and talk to your ISSS advisor right away.
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Scenario: You receive the alert
Scenario
Context
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Scenario: You receive the alert
To: You
Alert! Too Many Online Classes
PLEASE ADJUST YOUR SCHEDULE IMMEDIATELY by the add-drop deadline or you will be out of lawful status.
Not quite! Dropping a class might lower your total credits and make the problem worse.
What should you do first?
Risky! The alert won’t fix itself. If you wait past the add/drop deadline, you could fall out of legal status.
a) Drop a random class right away
b) Email your ISSS advisor
c) Wait and see if the system fixes itself
Send
Scenario
Context
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Scenario: You receive the alert
To: You
Alert! Too Many Online Classes
PLEASE ADJUST YOUR SCHEDULE IMMEDIATELY by the add-drop deadline or you will be out of lawful status.
What should you do first?
That’s right! Your ISSS advisor understands visa rules and can help you find safe options.
b) Email your ISSS advisor
Send
Scenario
Context
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Scenario: You receive the alert
To: ISSS Advisor
30
From: Me
Alert! Too Many Online Classes
Hello, I received an alert that I have too many online classes. I would love to meet with you to discuss my options and review my schedule. Could we meet sometime this week?
150
Best,
Send
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Scenario: You receive the alert
To: ISSS Advisor
From: Me
Thanks for reaching out! You may need to switch a class or add an in-person course. Let’s review your schedule and talk with your department about options.
Alert! Too Many Online Classes
>
Hello, I received an alert that I have too many online classes. I would love to meet with you to discuss my options and review my schedule. Could we meet sometime this week?
Best,
Send
Context
Scenario
Story
Action
Tips
Check
Here is how to handle it
Contact your ISSS advisor. Explain your schedule and ask for options.
Contact your Program Admin. Sometimes course formats can be adjusted or you can switch sections.
Reach out to your Program Advisor. They might provide more options or advise you on classes to take.
Make the change before the add/drop deadline!
>
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
How one IP&T student solved the alert
Just got this alert. My IP&T 101 class was supposed to be blended but is now listed as online only.
Let’s meet to review your options. Don’t drop any classes yet, you can also reach out to your program admin and faculty advisor for additional options.
Got it. I’ll email them both. Thanks!
Hi! I saw your email. I’ll check for options and talk with your advisor. I’ll reach out soon once we’ve reviewed your schedule.
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
How one IP&T student solved the alert
Just to let you know, we are already working on options. Let’s meet soon to make sure your academic plan still works.
(A few hours later)
We reviewed your classes. IP&T 101 can’t be changed to blended or in-person, but your IP&T 301 class has an in-person section at the same time! That switch would fix the issue. I can make the change if you’d like.
That’s perfect, thank you so much!
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
How to avoid the alert next time
Before you register, keep these quick tips in mind to avoid future alerts:
Check course format (classroom, blended, or online) before registering.
>
Ask your advisor if you are unsure about a class’s mode.
Double-check your schedule after registration.
Contact ISSS or your program admin right away if something looks off.
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Review your class schedule below. Would this schedule trigger a “Too Many Online Classes” alert for an international student?
1.
Yes
No
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Review your class schedule below. Would this schedule trigger a “Too Many Online Classes” alert for an international student?
1.
Yes
>
Correct! You have 3 in-person credits and 6 online credits. You need at least 6 in-person or blended credits to stay in status.
No
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Review your class schedule below. Would this schedule trigger a “Too Many Online Classes” alert for an international student?
1.
Yes
>
No
Not quite. You only have 3 in-person credits. International students need at least 6 in-person or blended credits during Fall and Winter semesters.
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Hover over the name of each course to review its details. Select the course that could resolve the alert and keep your schedule into status.
2.
Classes
Fall 2024 Classes
9 total hours
This class is already in person! It counts toward your 6 required in-person or blended credits. Keep this one as it is.
Course
Sec
Instructor
Location
Hrs
Action
002
IP&T 101
Intro to Instructional Design
Heather Mills
150 HBLL
3.0
This class doesn’t offer an in-person or blended section. Try checking another course.
Withdraw
001
IP&T 123
Master's Project
Peter Jones
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 145
Learning Development
Rick Moore
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
This micro-course is now complete
Let's see how ready you are!
Hover over the name of each course to review its details. Select the course that could resolve the alert and keep your schedule into status.
2.
Classes
Fall 2024 Classes
9 total hours
Course
Sec
Instructor
Location
Hrs
Action
002
IP&T 101
Intro to Instructional Design
Heather Mills
150 HBLL
3.0
Withdraw
Great choice! Section 003 is blended. Switching to it gives you 6 in-person/blended credits and fixes the alert.
001
IP&T 123
Master's Project
Peter Jones
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 145
Learning Development
Rick Moore
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Hover over the name of each course to review its details. Select the course that could resolve the alert and keep your schedule into status.
2.
Classes
Fall 2024 Classes
9 total hours
This class is already in person! It counts toward your 6 required in-person or blended credits. Keep this one as it is.
Course
Sec
Instructor
Location
Hrs
Action
002
IP&T 101
Intro to Instructional Design
Heather Mills
150 HBLL
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 123
Master's Project
Peter Jones
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 145
Learning Development
Rick Moore
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
Context
Scenario
Action
Story
Tips
Check
Let's see how ready you are!
Hover over the name of each course to review its details. Select the course that could resolve the alert and keep your schedule into status.
2.
Classes
Fall 2024 Classes
9 total hours
Course
Sec
Instructor
Location
Hrs
Action
002
IP&T 101
Intro to Instructional Design
Heather Mills
150 HBLL
3.0
This class doesn’t offer an in-person or blended section. Try checking another course.
Withdraw
001
IP&T 123
Master's Project
Peter Jones
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
001
IP&T 145
Learning Development
Rick Moore
Remote
3.0
Withdraw
Fall / Winter Rule
Graduate students must take at least 6 credits of classroom or blended classes. After that, any extra online credits are fine. For more information visit:
ISSS - F1 Full Course Study
Spring / Summer Rule
Graduate students must take at least 3 in-person credits per term, or 6 in-person credits total if you’re enrolled in both. For more information visit:
ISSS - F1 Full Course Study