Undergraduate

International undergraduate students on campus

Start your degree in the United States at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ.

  • Support for international applicants
  • English proficiency guidance
  • Pathways to academic success

Begin your undergraduate journey in a welcoming, Christ-centered environment designed to help international students thrive.

Masters

International graduate students at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ

Find the graduate pathway that fits your goals.

  • Eligible 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ campus options
  • University HUB graduate pathway
  • International student support

Continue your education through an eligible 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ campus or the University HUB pathway designed for international graduate students.

Doctoral

International doctoral students pursuing advanced study at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ

Pursue advanced study with a global perspective.

  • PhD in Management through University HUB
  • Online Doctor of Strategic Leadership
  • Admissions and immigration guidance

Explore doctoral pathways based on where you live and whether you need a program that supports F-1 student requirements.

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Prepare Your Academic Records

International Transcript Evaluation

51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ commonly works with the credential evaluation services listed below. Students who completed coursework outside the United States may need a course-by-course evaluation before their academic records can be reviewed.

Review each provider’s document requirements, fees, and processing times before submitting your request.

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F-1 Basics

Once you arrive at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ Baptist University, it is important to maintain your F-1 status and stay informed about key requirements for studying in the United States. These basics can help you stay on track during your time at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ.

F-1 students are generally required to maintain full-time enrollment each semester. Be sure to speak with your academic advisor and international support staff before making changes to your course schedule.

Your Form I-20 should always reflect your current program information. Notify the appropriate university office if you change majors, extend your program, transfer schools, or update important personal information.

Your passport should remain valid at all times. Many students are advised to keep at least six months of validity remaining on their passport whenever possible.

Employment in the U.S. is regulated for F-1 students. Do not begin any on-campus or off-campus work without first confirming that it is permitted and properly authorized.

Before international travel, make sure your travel documents are in order. This may include a valid passport, visa, and a current travel signature on your I-20.

F-1 students may have limited grace periods before or after certain academic milestones. Understanding these timelines can help you plan for travel, graduation, transfer, or next steps after completing your program.

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Student Stories

Hear from 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ International Students

Listen to students share their experience finding community, support, and purpose at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ Baptist University.

A Welcoming Community

See how international students find connection and belonging at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ.

Life at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ

Hear what makes the 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ experience meaningful for students from around the world.

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F-1 Student Requirements

Full-Time Enrollment and I-20 Status

F-1 international students must meet full-time enrollment requirements and remain enrolled each required term to maintain I-20 and SEVIS compliance.

Undergraduate Students

Minimum 12 credit hours Per long semester: August–December and January–May
  • Students may take all 16-week classes, a combination of 16-week and 8-week terms, or all 8-week terms.
  • Students must be enrolled in every required term. No skipped terms.
  • At least 9 credit hours must be face-to-face. Hybrid courses are acceptable.
  • Only 3 online credit hours count toward the 12-hour minimum.
  • Students may take more than one online class, but additional online courses must be above the minimum full-time requirement.

Graduate Students

Minimum 6 credit hours Per long semester: August–December and January–May
  • Students may take all 16-week classes, a combination of 16-week and 8-week terms, or all 8-week terms.
  • Students must be enrolled in every required term. No skipped terms.
  • At least 3 credit hours must be face-to-face. Hybrid courses are acceptable.
  • Only 3 online credit hours count toward the 6-hour minimum.
  • Students may take more than one online class, but additional online courses must be above the minimum full-time requirement.

Final Term and Authorized Vacation Notes

In a student’s final term, they may request a Reduced Course Load if they have fewer than the required full-time hours left to graduate, or if they cannot find the required number of face-to-face hours.

Important: A student cannot take all online classes during their final term. At least one class must be face-to-face or hybrid.

Students who begin in the spring term are required to attend summer classes that year before becoming eligible for an authorized summer vacation. 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ Baptist University considers an academic year to be 32 weeks of consecutive attendance.

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Let’s Connect

Have questions about becoming an international student at 51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ? Our international programs team is here to help you find the right next step.

Maria Silva

Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director of International Programs

Mailing Address
51Æ·²èÔ¼ÅÚ Baptist University
1900 W. 7th Street
Plainview, TX 79072

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