Certain Canadian citizens may study at UND as Part-time Border Commuter Students

• Definitions and Eligibility
• Documents for Entry
• Maintaining Status
  • Enrollment Requirements
  • Academic Requirements
  • Employment Eligibility
  • Maintaining Valid I-20
  • Address Requirements
• Changing from F-3 to F-1 status

Definition of Part-Time Border Commuter Students

Canadian and Mexican citizens who study part time in the United States but who live in their home country and commute to classes in the U.S.  To be qualified as a part-time border commuter student, a student must:

• Be a Canadian or Mexican Citizen
• Be registered as a border commuter student
• Attend a U.S. college or university located within 75 miles of the border
• Pursue a “full course of study” (i.e. be pursuing an academic goal) but be pursuing it part time
• Maintain actual residence and place of abode in the country of citizenship and commute through a land border port-of-entry to the U.S. for study.

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Required Documents for Entry into the United States

• Form I-20-Issued for the current semester onlyPassport or equivalent identification (birth certificate and driver’s license)Proof of Payment of SEVIS fee (I-901)
• I-94 card (issued upon first entry into the U.S. in student status)
• Additional Documents for Entry (may be requested)
• Proof of registration or other proof of admission to the university
• Proof of financial support (the statements used to issue the I-20)

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Requirements for Maintaining Status

• Enrollment Requirements:
  • F-3 status students must be enrolled on a part time basis only:
    • Undergraduate students: 
      • Fewer than 12 credits Fall and spring semesters
      • Fewer than 9 credits during summer
    • Graduate Students:
      • Fewer than 9 credits any term

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• Make normal progress toward completing your academic goal
  • Maintain minimum academic eligibility requirements for enrollment in the University
    • Undergraduate Students: 2.0 minimum GPA
    • Graduate Students:  3.0 minimum GPA
  • Maintain department standards for continuation in the program

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• Employment Eligibility
  • Employment within the United States (either on campus or off campus) is not allowed during the program of study

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• Maintain Valid I-20
  • You must request a new I-20 for the next semester prior to the completion of the current term
  • If you will not be attending classes during the following semester, you should notify the International Student Advisor

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• Address Requirements
  • You must keep the International Student Advisor informed of any changes in your Canadian address
    • Email the International Student Advisor

      OR

    • Complete Change of Address Form
  • Make sure that you keep your address current on Campus Connection

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Changing from F-3 to F-1 status

If you will be moving from part time commuter status to full time attendance, you must notify the International Student Advisor.  You will need to complete paperwork to become an F-1 status student.

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