Course Load Reduction

The accommodation of course load reduction (CLR) is generally defined as being registered for fewer than twelve (12) hours for undergraduate students, and fewer than nine (9) for graduate students in a given semester.  However, individual colleges and/or programs may maintain different standards [i.e. fourteen (14) hours for Engineering majors].  CLRs are approved on a semester-by-semester basis, and students are encouraged to arrange this accommodation early in the registration process.  The student must complete the University's Medical Withdrawal/Course Load Reduction Application if utilizing this accommodation after the 12th class day for the fall or spring sessions, or after the 4th class day for summer sessions.  Students approved for CLR will not be penalized by part-time status in policy and program areas under University control; however, auxiliary services (such as federal financial aid, personal insurance, non-University sponsored scholarships, etc.) may be affected.  Requests made after the established University deadlines for dropping a course will be accepted only under extreme circumstances (i.e. hospitalization, significant change in status, etc.) and students must follow university procedures to receive proper approval to drop the course.  University deadlines cannot be altered.  SSD administrators are available for consultation regarding the process.

Medical Withdrawal or Retroactive Medical Withdrawal
University Health Services (UHS) and the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) process medical withdrawals (MW) and retroactive medical withdrawals (RMW) when significant medical or mental health problems affect a student’s ability to attend classes or perform academically.  Although all applications and documentation are to be submitted to Services for Students with Disabilities we do not make the final determination for these requests. Click here for more information on the MW/RMW process.