No, you will have to file a non-resident return for 2018. A person who is an exempt individual (in your case the F1 visa) is not considered to be present in the United States for purposes of the substantial presence test. In your case, the days don't start counting until 2019. Please see IRS Alien Residency Examples F1 visa for more details. You will have to file form 1040NR and use our partner Sprintax.
