Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Vacation Term

Full-time enrollment is required for all F-1 and J-1 students during the autumn and spring semesters. All students will automatically be granted a vacation term for each summer semester, unless it is the student’s first term of enrollment or graduating term.

Vacation term limits are unrelated to the Reduced Course Load procedure. As an F-1 and J-1 student, you may still be authorized to enroll below full-time during your final semester before graduation if you file the Final Term – Reduced Course Load application before the first day of classes for the term.