Concurrent Enrollment with UCSB PaCE International

A F-1 student at UCSB PaCE International Programs may enroll concurrently in two SEVP-approved institutions (Student and Exchange Visitor Program, of the Department of Homeland Security), provided that:

1. Through the combined enrollment, students must enroll in the equivalent of a full course of study (12 credit hours for undergraduate students; 8 credit hours for graduate students).
2. The student must enroll in at least 6 units with UCSB PaCE International Programs.
3. Attendance at the other institution is based on advance permission from a Designated School Official (DSO) at UCSB PaCE.
4. The student must complete course(s) at the other school near the same time UCSB quarter ends. (If you are taking a self-paced course online, you are required to complete the course within the same week as UCSB.)
5. You must submit the request during the UCSB enrollment period at the beginning of the quarter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
In order to obtain approval to concurrently enroll at UCSB PaCE International Programs and another academic institution, students must:
1. Complete the Concurrent Enrollment Form
3. Submit a copy of the registration form from the other institution for verification that you have registered for the total number of credits that you are seeking approval for from UCSB PaCE International Programs.
4. Return a copy of an unofficial transcript or grade report from the other institution to UCSB PaCE within one week of grade posting as verification that you completed the total number of credits that were approved. Failure to verify compliance with the terms of this agreement can result in termination of F1 visa status in SEVIS.

You are expected to attend your classes and to fully participate in them. If you must miss a class due to illness, travel, or any other reason, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor as soon as possible to inquire about making up any missed coursework. Students who miss classes and do not complete the missed assignments do not fulfill the "full-time" study requirements of the F-1 student visa.

You will be in violation of your F-1 status if you fail to do the following:

  • Enroll in a full load of courses. 
  • Apply for a Reduced Course Load (RCL) authorization by published deadlines.
  • Get prior authorization for dropping below a full course of study.

UC Santa Barbara Professional and Continuing Education is required to report your failure to maintain your status to SEVIS within 21 days.

If you have difficulty finding a full course of study, please contact international@professional.ucsb.edu