Center for International Education
Home
Education Abroad
Education Abroad Programs
UMW Faculty-Led Programs
Exchange Programs
UMW Approved Programs
Requirements & Eligibility
UMW Approved Program Checklist
Internships Abroad
Research Abroad
Volunteer Abroad
Eagles Abroad
Study Abroad FAQ
Fees & Payment Information
Travel and Safety
Resources
Scholarships & Funding
Forms
International Emergency Contact Information
Education Abroad Alumni
Parent FAQ
Faculty Director Resources
Policies
International Services
Information for Exchange Partners
Prospective International Students
Degree-Seeking & Exchange Students
Graduate Students
Admitted International Students
Before You Arrive
Arrival & Orientation
I-20 Requests
Express Mail Request
Visa Information
Current International Students
Your Immigration Status
Resources for Life in the U.S.
Social Security Numbers (SSN)
Driver’s License or ID Card
International Student Health Insurance
Transportation Services
Storage Units for Students
Employment Opportunities
UMW Resources
Tax Information
Completing Your W-4 and VA-4
Resident Alien or Non-Resident Alien for Tax Purposes
Non-Resident Alien Filing Requirements and Deadlines
FICA Tax
Resident Alien Filing Requirements and Deadlines
Transfer Information
Forms & Documents
Visiting Language Instructors and Visiting Language Coordinators
Before You Arrive
Arrival and Orientation
Request for DS-2019
Express Mail Request
Visa Information
Your Immigration Status
Maintaining F-1 Visa Status
Maintaining J-1 Student Status
Maintaining J-1 Status Visiting Language Instructors
Travel Information
Tax Information
Completing Your W-4 and VA-4
Resident Alien or Non-Resident Alien for Tax Purposes
Non-Resident Alien Filing Requirements and Deadlines
Resident Alien Filing Requirements and Deadlines
FICA Tax
UMW Resources
Resources for Life in the U.S.
Forms and Handouts
Curricular Practical Training Request Form
Events
UMW Education Abroad: Travel Tuesdays
Donate
Contact Us
CIE Peer Advisors
Disclaimer
Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request Form
Reduced Course Load Request Form
F-1 and J-1 students use this form to request a reduced course load.
Reduced Course Load (RCL)
International students in F-1 and J-1 status are required to maintain full-time enrollment (12 credits undergraduate/9 credits graduate) during the school year. If you cannot or will not meet this requirement, you must request a reduced course load (RCL). Federal immigration regulations severely limit a student's ability to be less than full time, but it may be allowed in some circumstances. If you drop below full time without authorization, CIE is required to report this to SEVIS and you will lose your F-1 or J-1 status.
Name
*
First
Last
UMW e-mail
*
Academic Major
Advisor Name
Degree Level
*
Undergraduate
Master's
Non-degree Exchange Student
Reason for Requesting RCL
*
This is my final term
Illness or Medical Condition
Initial Difficulty with English Language
Initial Difficulty with Reading Requirements
Unfamiliarity with American Teaching Methods
Improper Course Level Placement
Date
*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Acknowledgement
*
I agree to remain enrolled as a full-time student unless my request for a reduced course load is approved by CIE.
You must remain enrolled in a full course of study until CIE approves your RCL request.
Captcha
CIE Events
There are no upcoming events.
View Calendar
Add
Add to Timely Calendar
Add to Google
Add to Outlook
Add to Apple Calendar
Add to other calendar
Export to XML
CIE on Twitter
My Tweets
CIE on Facebook
CIE on Facebook