The University of Massachusetts Amherst revised its admission policy on Wednesday to admit Iranian students to graduate science and engineering courses.

The revision comes just days after UMass Amherst announced it would not accept Iranian students on the grounds that doing so is a violation of federal law.

“This approach reflects the university’s longstanding commitment to wide access to educational opportunities,” said Michael Malone, vice chancellor for research and engagement, in a statement. “We have always believed that excluding students from admission conflicts with our institutional values and principles. It is now clear, after further consultation and deliberation, that we can adopt a less restrictive policy.”

UMass Amherst will develop individualized study plans based on a single student’s likely coursework, depending on the program.

By doing this, UMass Amherst feels it will still be in compliance with the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 which, according to the university, allows the U.S. Department of State to “deny visas to Iranian students wishing to engage in certain fields of study related to the energy sector, nuclear science, nuclear engineering or a related field at U.S. colleges and universities.”

UMass was able to collaborate with the State Department and outside counsel on how best to comply.