Forms Library
The forms here are for use only at VCU. They are not U.S. government forms and should not be submitted to any U.S. government agency. If you have any questions about the forms here, please contact us at geois@vcu.edu.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Application
Post-Completion OPT application
Transfer Out Authorization Form
Request an I-20 for Change of Status to F-1 Status
OPT Workshops for F-1 Students
Reduced Course Load
Per federal regulations, international students studying in the United States on F-1 and J-1 visas must be fully enrolled in their program of study each semester.
Full-time enrollment is defined as:
- 12 credits for undergraduate students
- 9 credits for graduate and Ph.D. students
- 18 credits for English Language Program (ELP) students
There are few specifically defined reasons an international student may be enrolled in less than full-time study. F-1 and J-1 students must obtain a Reduced Course Load (RCL) authorization from the VCU Immigration Office before under-enrolling for their program of study.
If you are an F-1 or J-1 visa holding student that will be under-enrolling for your program of study, email geois@vcu.edu to request the RCL Authorization.
If you are an F-1 or J-1 visa holding student that will be under-enrolling for your program of study, email geois@vcu.edu to request the RCL Authorization.
J-1 Non-degree Students
J-1 Non-degree Student Application
J-1 Degree Students
J-1 On-Campus Work Authorization
J-1 Academic Training
J-1 Extension for Degree Students
VCU has an active H-1B visa program but, for legal reasons, information about the program is not available online. For information about VCU's H-1B visa program, please send an email to Paul Babitts at babittsp@vcu.edu.
VCU has an active Permanent Residence (green card) program but, for legal reasons, information about the program is not available online. For information about VCU's green card program, please send an email to Paul Babitts at babittsp@vcu.edu.