UCF works to ensure international students meet new federal guidelines

ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Central Florida is working to ensure international students can continue their education with them under the new federal guidelines from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

This week, ICE’s Student and Exchange Visa Program announced international students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another college if their schools offer classes entirely online this fall because of the pandemic.

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At UCF, there are 3,000 international students. Today, hundreds of them tuned in to UCF’s Global Town Hall to learn how the college is looking at its programs to make sure all students meet the new requirements.

With its hybrid model, students in the bachelor’s, masters and doctoral programs must take at least one in-person class while the rest can be taken online. Those in non-degree programs must take all their courses in person.

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As it stands now under the hybrid model, the 3,000 international students will be able to keep their status as they complete their coursework.

Still, the university is expecting changes could be thrown at them in the coming days, but said it is committed to keeping all students in compliance.

The University of Central Florida is working to ensure international students can continue their education with them under the new federal guidelines from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Ksenia Mairova talked with WFTV Tonight anchor Greg Warmoth about new the new immigration guidelines and how those will impact the University of Central Florida’s international program. Watch the interview below:

VIDEO: Immigration attorney discusses new federal guidelines Ksenia Mairova talked about new the new immigration guidelines and how those will impact the University of Central Florida's international program..

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