1. Determine if your situation is acceptable for a reduced course load. Read the section "Acceptable Reasons for a Reduced Course Load" below or contact the ISSS for more information.
2. Complete this request and select the reason for your reduced course load in your ISSS portal:
3. Request approval from:
- Academic Advisor - If you have selected reason: Academic Difficulty
- Doctor - If you have selected reason: Medical Reason
4. Create/submit this request to the ISSS. Once reviewed, an ISSS advisor will notify you of the decision with an updated I-20.
- The deadline for submitting a request for reduced courseload is the first day of the semester or before the add/drop date
- If you plan to drop below the full course minimum during a semester in progress, you must submit this request to ISSS PRIOR to withdrawing from your course(s)