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EXCEPTIONS TO A FULL COURSE OF STUDY

  • The normal vacation period;
  • Medical problems documented by a licensed medical doctor, osteopath or clinical psychologist. Approval for reduced or no course load for a medical condition is limited to 12 months total for the program of study;
    Teaching or research assistantship;
  • Valid academic reasons, such as first semester language difficulties and/or adjustment problems, improper course placement, unfamiliarity with American teaching methods;
  • The final term when the student needs less than a fulltime course load to complete program of study. Student must be enrolled in at least one credit;
    During a period of full-time Optional or Curricular Practical Training.