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.