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College of Letters & Science

Enrolling in Fewer than 13 Units

The College of Letters & Science normally requires that students take a minimum of 13 units each semester, however, the College routinely allows reduced course loads below the minimum under the following circumstances:

Due to paid employment (minimum 15 hours worked per week) With a recommendation from the Disabled Students Program Due to parenthood For graduating seniors For students completing senior honor's courses On a case-by-case basis, the College also considers reduced course loads:

For valid medical reasons For valid family reasons For "other reasons" All of the preceding appeals can be made prior to, or within, the first five weeks of any fall or spring semester.

College approval of a reduced course load reflects only an assessment of academic appropriateness, students may want or need to consult with other interested parties (such as Financial Aid or International Student Advisers, etc.) as necessary before completing the approval process.

This page was last updated on Thursday, August 24, 2006
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