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To maintain F-1 status, international students must be enrolled in a full course of study at the start of the fall and spring semesters. You may request a Reduced Course Load (RCL) in the following circumstances:
Students in their final semester of study.
Undergraduate students with less than 12 credits remaining to complete their degrees.
Graduate students with less than 9 credits remaining to complete their degrees. See information on determining your completion date
*An RCL is not required if your remaining credits are online as these will need to be completed outside of the U.S.
*An RCL is not required for the summer semester.