If you wish to study in America, American National University (ANU) is a great fit for international students. We look forward to joining you at the start of your new adventure in America. ANU has welcomed students from over 100 countries who have embarked on new futures through undergraduate and graduate programs at ANU.

For international students, we offer hybrid programs that meet all SEVP requirements for students on F-1 visa, with an on-campus residencies each term.

We are happy to report that on May 11, 2023, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) terminated its Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) guidance to coincide with the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency and Public Health Emergency. Please read the full article here: SEVP COVID-19 Flexibilities Terminated.

As mentioned in the article, “while the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) COVID-19 guidance is terminated as of May 11, 2023, Active F nonimmigrant students will be able to complete the 2022-23 academic year under the COVID-19 flexibilities through the 2023 summer semester. However, Active F nonimmigrant students will not be permitted to count online classes toward a full course of study in excess of the regulatory limits stated in 8 CFR 214.2(f)(6)(i)(G) for the 2023-24 academic year.” This regulation states that F-1 students may only count one online or distance education class (does not require the student’s physical attendance in the classroom) towards the full course of study requirement.

Accordingly, we have updated our plan for delivery of education through in-person classes at American National University (ANU).

What does all of this mean?

• F-1 students may not attend classes fully online (including attendance via Zoom) for the 2023-24 academic year.
• ANU’s 2023-24 academic year begins on August 1, 2023.
• Beginning with Term 236 (August 13, 2023), ALL nonimmigrant F-1 students will return to in-person residency classes.
• Full course of study requirement:
  • Graduate F-1 students will take one 10-week in-person residency course and one 10-week online course every term.
    • All graduate F-1 students will be required to attend ONE 4-day residency weekend in-person at the campus site every term.
  • Undergraduate F-1 students will take two 10-week in-person residency courses and one 10-week online course every term.
    • All undergraduate F-1 students will be required to attend TWO 3-day residency weekends in-person at the campus site every term.
• Residency location options for select programs at American National University are Salem, VA, Louisville, KY, or Nashville, TN. If you are interested in changing residency locations for Term 236, please contact your Academic Advisor for assistance.