Course Load Reduction and Medical Withdrawal

A Course Load Reduction (CLR) accommodation may allow eligible students with disabilities to maintain full-time enrollment status while taking fewer credit hours than the standard full-time requirement.

This accommodation is intended for students whose disability-related needs affect their ability to sustain a full course load.

If approved, a Course Load Reduction accommodation may:

• Allow you to maintain full-time enrollment status while enrolled in fewer credit hours.
• Support requests for full-time status verification when needed.
• Help you access university services or programs that require full-time enrollment.

This accommodation does not change degree requirements or academic expectations.

This accommodation may be appropriate for students who:

• Have a documented disability.
• Experience disability-related barriers to maintaining a full course load.
• Need reduced enrollment while maintaining full-time status.

Eligibility is determined through the accommodation process with Disability and Access.

1. Register with Disability and Access or contact your Access Coordinator.
2. Discuss your disability-related needs through the accommodation process.
3. If approved for a Course Load Reduction accommodation, work with your access coordinator to understand how it may apply to your situation.
4. If you wish to reduce your course load or pursue a medical withdrawal, complete the shared application process involving University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Disability and Access.

Learn more about the Course Load Reduction and Medical Withdrawal process.

A Course Load Reduction accommodation does not:

• Guarantee approval of a Course Load Reduction request through the university process.
• Override financial aid, housing, employment, immigration or other eligibility requirements.
• Replace academic advising or degree planning.
• Automatically drop or withdraw courses.

Reducing your course load may affect:

• Financial aid
• Housing
• Student employment (TA, AI, GRA, fellowships, etc.)
• Immigration status
• Veteran benefits

Students are encouraged to consult the appropriate campus offices before making enrollment changes.