Fall 2020 Guidance for Returning Students on F1 Visas
International students on F1 visas who are located outside of the United States and do not feel comfortable returning for the Fall 2020 semester OR they are unable to return due to travel and government restrictions can take all classes online. Below, students will find guidance that will help them to make informed decisions about their options in Fall 2020. Students should also make it a priority to understand the impact of these decisions on their visa status (click HERE for more information).
If you are an F1 visa student in the United States, please continue to monitor the updates emailed to you from ISSS. They will let you know the current opportunities or limitations with your visa.
Options at UConn
Taking in-person or online courses through UConn:
Courses for Business Students
Once you have confirmed with ISSS what types of enrollment your visa will permit for Fall 2020, students should use this information to select the appropriate types of instruction that meet their need.
- Course instruction modes were announced in July and students can add/drop/swap courses through the start of the fall 2020 term if necessary. For the steps to take to finalize your fall schedule, view the Fall 2020 guidance from the School of Business.
- Advisors will be available to help you work through any challenges as you plan your schedule and what types of instructor fit your needs.
- This FAQ page provided by the Registrar may be helpful to understand the different course options that may be available to students this fall.
Education Abroad
Some students are participating in Education Abroad experiences in their home countries. Please be aware of the following guidelines to help you make an informed decision about the class choices at other institutions.
- It is not common for requirements to be fulfilled while studying elsewhere. You can expect in most cases to fulfill elective requirements. If you are seeking to take business courses abroad that are approved, all prerequisites must be fulfilled. Please consult with Brandy Nelson before considering taking required business courses abroad.
- Every business major has a set of Residence Requirements. Please view your Plan of Study to review yours. These classes cannot be taken at other institutions. Some of the courses that must be taken at UConn include MGMT 4900/4902 and the business writing courses.
- Fall 2020 graduates should consult with Brandy Nelson to determine if studying abroad in their final semester is an option.
Taking A Leave of Absence
Notes for students not taking classes:
Taking A Leave of Absence
Students who seek to separate from UConn in the fall should do so after consulting with an advisor by emailing undergrad.business@uconn.edu. If you leave your business major meeting the Scholastic Standing requirements for your catalog year and credit standing, you will be readmitted to the same School of Business major when you return.
Steps to ensure Taking A Leave of Absence goes smoothly:
- Step 1: Contact the International Student & Scholar Services office to understand the impact on your student visa if you take a leave of absence.
- Step 2: Please review the detailed directions including who to contact through the Dean of Student’s Office HERE.
Options at Partner Institutions Abroad
Taking Courses Through A UConn Exchange Program:
Programs
Please note that applications are now closed for all programs (8/13/2020).
Upperclassmen Programs:
- East China Normal University (UConn Program)
- University of Nottingham Ningbo (UConn Program)
- Fudan University
East China Normal University
STAT 1100Q, ECON 1201, ANTH 1000, PSYC 1100, CHEM 1127Q.
Fudan University
| UConn Course # | UConn Course Name | Fudan University Course # | Fudan University Course Name | Majors Who Can Benefit from Course |
| BADM 3760 | MANA110005 | E-Business | This is not a course a business student can take. | |
| MKTG 3101 | Introduction to Marketing Management | MANA116019.01 | International Markets Study | All business majors, prerequisites must be completed. |
| OPIM 4893 | OPIM Foreign Study | MANA116022.01 | Company Logistics | Approved to fulfill an OPIM Elective for the MIS major |
| FNCE 3101 | Financial Management | MANA130004 | Financial Management | All business majors, prerequisites must be completed. |
| MKTG 3101 | Introduction to Marketing Management | MANA130006 | Marketing Management | All business majors, prerequisites must be completed. |
| OPIM 3103 | Business Information Systems | MANA130007 | Business Information Systems | All business majors |
| FNCE 4893 | Finance Foreign Study | MANA130363 | Behavioral Finance | Approved for Finance majors to fulfill an “Additional FNCE Course” Requirement for all catalog years. |
| MKTG 3260 | Marketing Research | MANA116019 | International Markets Study | Marketing major should NOT take this course. It is required to be taken in residence at UConn. |
| BADM 2893 | Business Administration Foreign Study | MANA130387.01 | Business Logistics - Doing Business in China | Elective for any major |
University of Nottingham Ningbo
| Title of Course Taken Abroad (as listed on syllabi) | Course Number Taken Abroad (as listed on syllabi) | UConn Course Code and Number | Majors/Minors Who Can Benefit from Course | Credits |
| Introduction to Business & Management | CELEN041 | BADM 2893 | Elective | 3 |
| Introduction to Information Technology | CELEF002 | OPIM 4893 | Business Data Analytics, Business Administration. Other business majors may accept with approval. Please check Brandy Nelson. | 3 |
| Corporate Entrepreneurship | BUSI2120 | MGMT 4893 | Business Data Analytics, Business Administration, Management Major and Minor | 3 |
| Managing Operations in the Digital Enterprise | BUSI1085 | OPIM 3104 | All business majors | 3 |
| Computers in Business | BUSI1067 | BADM 2893 | Elective | 3 |
| Introduction to Accounting | BUSI1122 | BADM 2893 | Elective | 3 |
| Marketing Management | BUSI2178 | BADM 2893 | Elective | 3 |
| Introduction to Accounting | BUSI1122 | BADM 2893 | Elective | 3 |
| Marketing Strategy | BUSI4378 | MKTG 4893 (Must have completed MKTG 3101 before) Only approved for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 terms. | Marketing, Marketing Management, Business Data Analytics, Business Administration, Management Major | 3 |
| Marketing Management in the Digital Economy | BUSI4376 | MKTG 4893 (Must have completed MKTG 3101 before) | Marketing, Marketing Management, Business Data Analytics, Business Administration, Management Major | 3 |
| Management Accounting and Decisions 1 | P11126 | BADM 2893 | Elective | 3 |
| Organisational Behaviour | P11613 | MGMT 4893 | Business Data Analytics, Business Administration, Management Major and Minor | 3 |
| Business Finance | P11605 | FNCE 4893 | Business Data Analytics, Business Administration, Finance Major. Other business majors may accept with approval. Please check Brandy Nelson. | 3 |
Transferring Credit to UConn
Requires taking a Leave of Absence
Taking Business Requirements Elsewhere
If UConn is teaching courses in asynchronous delivery, we strongly encourage you to not separate from UConn in Fall 2020. However, if you feel you must and choose to take courses at a local institution, these will be considered transfer work and you will be required to take a leave of absence for the Fall 2020 semester. To do so, follow the instructions on this page in the Taking A Leave of Absence section.
Business courses can only be transferred from AACSB accredited institutions. Transfer work must be evaluated BEFORE you register for the course to ensure it is transferrable to UConn.
Please review the steps to having a course evaluated HERE.
Before committing to this option, email undergrad.business@uconn.edu to connect with an advisor.
Questions?
Please send any questions you have through email to brandy.nelson@uconn.edu.