The New Normal
To build a lasting career as a public administrator in our ever changing world we must recognize that policy, opinions and strategy are in a constant state of flux – this is our new normal.
Public Sector Leadership
The Online Master of Public Administration is a transformative degree focused on teaching the values of social justice, diverse governance and ethical responsibility, with the goal of empowering a new breed of civic leader.
> A dynamic curriculum
> Experiential learning
> An engaging community
Committed to Serve
Building durable relationships to citizens and the community through service.
> Analyze information
> Oversee implementation
> Manage people and resources
Influencing change
Improving society and the future through advocacy and the quest for social justice.
> Draft and implement policy
Investigate critical issues
> Represent public interest
Called to lead
Putting public administration and management in actionable real-world context.
> Connect citizens to government
> Manage people and resources
> Encourage accountability
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International Student Enrollment
International Student Enrollment
Please note that the enrollment information on this page pertains only to immigration requirements. Other situations, such as maintaining scholarship eligibility, may require more hours.
F-1 Enrollment Requirements
Undergraduates = 12 credit hours
Graduates = 9 credit hours
Summer is optional unless it is your first or last semester UT Dallas or in F-1 status.
Courses must apply to the degree listed on the I-20.
No semester can be made up solely of pre-requisites.
In any required semester, enrollment must cover the full term (all courses cannot be in one 5- or 8-week session)
Enrollment must include the correct number of credit hours and the appropriate method of instruction.
Only one distance education course to count toward the full-time requirement. Distance education courses include online and hybrid courses., look it up through Galaxy or the
– Enroll at UT Dallas and another institution concurrently. Submit a
to the UT Dallas ISSO by Census Day of each semester. See the for specific requirements.
Graduating semester – In your final semester enrolling in all remaining courses is considered full-time enrollment for immigration purposes, even if the total number of hours is less than the standard requirement.
To use this option you must:
Be graduating from the major and degree listed on your I-20
Apply for graduation or submit a
to the ISSO by .
– Available one fall or spring semester per year, a number of restrictions apply.
Study Abroad – Students who participate in UT Dallas-approved study abroad programs are enrolled full-time in a special UT Dallas course. For information about study abroad opportunities and requirements, contact .
*”Graduating semester” refers to the last semester of degree requirements, whether you are attending a graduation ceremony that semester or not. You must be completing the degree and major listed on your I-20 to be eligible to enroll less than full time.
The ISSO has created an
that may help you determine if your planned enrollment will meet the requirements. It can only pr if you have specific questions or concerns about your individual enrollment you are welcome to contact an .
J-1 Enrollment Requirements
Undergraduates = 12 credit hours
Graduates = 9 credit hours
Summer is optional unless it is your first or last semester UT Dallas or in J-1 status.
Courses must apply to the degree listed on the DS-2019.
No semester can be made up solely of pre-requisites.
In any required semester, enrollment must cover the full term (all courses cannot be in one 5- or 8-week session).
Enrollment must include the correct number of credit hours and the appropriate method of instruction. As a J-1 student, you may not count distance education courses toward the full-time requirement. Distance education courses include online and hybrid courses., look it up through Galaxy or the
Authorized reduced enrollment for
reasons – Authorization must be issued by your Program Sponsor prior to reducing enrollment.
Graduating semester – Apply for graduation by Census Day of your final semester.
In absentia registration for graduation allows students who have completed all degree requirements but need more time to complete administrative requirements, such as submission of dissertation copies, to file for graduation in a future term without enrollment in that term.
Unfortunately, immigration regulations do not allow for this situation. F-1 and J-1 students must continue to be full-time enrolled or make program completion preparations, such as applying for OPT or Academic Training, even if their academic department has granted an in absentia filing. For more information about in absentia, see your undergraduate or graduate catalog.
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