Acceptable Reasons For A Reduced Course Load

Final Semester

• For students who will complete their degree at the end of the term for which the reduced course load is requested

Academic Difficulty due to:

• Improper course level placement (first semester only)
• Initial difficulty with English language requirements (first semester only)
• Unfamiliarity with US teach methods (first semester only)

PLEASE NOTE:

• “Academic difficulty” may be used only once per degree level
• Requires your academic advisor's approve. The form here will ask for an "Approver" which is your academic advisor.
• Student must maintain half-time enrollment during the semester of reduced course load due to academic difficulty

Medical Reason

• Limited to 12 months of reduced course load per degree level
• Documentation is required each session/semester of reduced course load
• Requires supporting documentation from a licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy or clinical psychologist.