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Application for Reduced Course Load (ARCL)

T HIS FO RM M UST BE S UBM IT T ED BY F RI D AY O F T HE S EC O N D W E EK O F CL AS S E S .

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires all F-1 and J-1 students to maintain a full course of study every semester.

Undergraduates must take a minimum of 12 units. Graduates must take a minimum of 9 units, and be enrolled every semester. The

ISC is required to transmit student enrollment information to the DHS each semester. The DHS allows for specific exceptions to the

full-time enrollment requirement, but they must be PRE-APPROVED by the ISC or students will be considered out-of-status. Submit

this form to the ISC in person or by fax 619/594-1973. Allow 1 week for processing. You will be notified by e-mail of the decision.

Name ________________________________________________________

RED ID# ______________________________

Last Name

First Name

Major __________________________________________________ Degree Level:

Bachelor

Master

Doctorate

Semester for Reduced Course Load:

Fall________

Spring________ # of SDSU Units this semester : _________

Year

Email ___________________________________________ Expected Date of Graduation __________________________

Check the reason that you registered for a reduced course load. (If not listed, call 594-1982 for appointment with an Advisor)

___ 1. Initial difficulties with the English language and/or with reading requirements. Advisor signature required below.

___ 2. Unfamiliarity with US teaching methods. Advisor signature required below.

___ 3. Medical Reason. Attach written statement from physician.

___ 4. Withdrawal from a course due to improper course level placement. Advisor signature required below.

___ 5. Final semester for undergraduates to graduate with Bachelor’s Degree. Attach copy of Degree Audit Report (DARS).

___ 6 Concurrent enrollment including enrollment at a community college. Give # of units_______. Attach proof of enrollment.

___ 7. Graduate Teaching Assistant or Graduate Assistant. Attach copy of GTA/GA Contract.

___ 8. Graduate Advisor Recommendation for less than a full course of study. Graduate Advisor signature required below.

___ 9. Graduate student’s final coursework before thesis or comp exams. Graduate Advisor signature required below.

___ 10. Enrollment in (check one) ____799A Thesis

____ 799B Thesis Ext

____ 799C Comp Exams

___ 11. Enrollment in Joint PhD. If applicable, attach proof of enrollment at other school. Advisor signature required below.

___ 12. Border Commuter Student.

Explanation (required) ________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Student ________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________

TO BE COMPLETED BY ACADEMIC ADVISOR

I am aware of the circumstances above, have reviewed the educational implications and recommend reduced course load this

semester.

Comments:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Academic Advisor ___________________________________________ Date ________ Phone ___________________

Print Name and Title ______________________________________________________ Department __________________________

TO BE COMPLETED BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CENTER

Approved / Denied

DSO Signature ___________________________________ Date __________________

Student Notified on _______________ by________________________

Application For Reduced Course Load Form

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