Life University International Student Handbook | Page 6

Life University’s Reporting
Responsibilities Under SEVIS
International students must not drop below a full course of study
after classes have begun without prior authorization from the
Coordinator of International Programs, who will authorize the
reduced courseload on SEVIS. A student who is authorized for a
reduced courseload for an academic reason must still enroll in
at least six credits. Acceptable reasons for reduced load ONLY
include the following:
Academic Reasons:
Students who experience academic difficulties (for example,
unfamiliarity with American teaching methods, English language
difficulties, or improper course level placement) may take a
reduced credit load. A student is allowed to drop below full
time for academic difficulties only once during his or her degree.
Documentation from the academic advisor is required.
Students in their final term of study need only to register for the
credit hours required to complete the degree. Documentation from
the dean/academic advisor is required.
A student who is authorized for a reduced course load for an
academic reason must still enroll in at least six credits.
Medical Reasons:
Students who have a medical problem can reduce their credit load
or take the quarter off and not do any coursework. Documentation
from a licensed medical doctor is required.

PLEASE REMEMBER:
Only the Coordinator of International Programs or DSO may
authorize a reduced credit load on SEVIS! Approval must be
obtained before dropping below full-time status
A Reduced Course Load form (RCL) must be filled out prior to the
start of the quarter.
You must inform the Coordinator of International Programs at
least thirty days prior to the ending date on your I-20 if you
are graduating early, or if you need extra time to complete your
studies. The change must be made on SEVIS, and a new I-20 will
be issued to you.
If you transfer to another school or you are pursuing graduate
study in the United States after LIFE, you must also notify the
Coordinator of International Programs so that your SEVIS record
can be released to the new school. You will then receive a new
I-20 from your new school.

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