Can I switch from a B1/B2 visa to an F1 student visa while in the U.S.?

Yes, you can apply for a change of status with USCIS before your B1/B2 status expires.

Approval is not guaranteed, and you must prove intent to study and sufficient financial support.

Some people choose consular processing instead, applying for an F1 visa at a U.S. consulate abroad.