University of Minnesota

Request for Reduced Credit Load

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Please indicate whether this request is for:

Reduced Credit Load
If approved, this status will continue for each semester of your registration as a degree seeking student. You do not need to complete a new petition each semester. You may be asked to update your information at some time in the future.

Temporary Reduced Credit Load
If approved, this status will continue for only one semester. Please fill in the semester and year in which you wish to reduce your credit load:

Semester	Fall Spring
Year

Note: students in the following categories will automatically be exempt and do not need to file a petition:

• students who have a disability for which Disability Services has determined that a reduced credit load is an appropriate accommodation
• students who work for the University and are going to school on a Regents' Scholarship or Academic Staff Tuition Benefit
• non-degree-seeking students

I am applying for a reduced credit load for the following reason(s) (check all that apply):

I am a graduating senior with fewer than 26 credits to complete.

I have a medical condition that limits my ability to take 13 or more credits. (Medical documentation from Boynton Health Service or your physician required; deliver these materials to your adviser.)

I have an internship, co-op program, or other unique educational or career opportunity that prevents me from taking 13 or more credits. Please describe:

I have significant family or financial responsibilities that prevent me from taking 13 or more credits. Please describe your responsibilities below:

Other factors that are important in my decision to request reduced credit load:

I have work responsibilities that, in combination with one of the other factors above, preclude me from taking 13 credits. Please provide place(s) of employment and the number of hours you work per week for each job. Then explain why your work commitments preclude you from taking 13 or more credits:

SUBMIT THIS FORM AND ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR COLLEGE ADVISING OFFICE.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT THE REQUEST IS BY THE END OF THE 4TH WEEK OF THE TERM.

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