Reduced Course Load (RCL)

来源: Title 8 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 214.2(f)(6)(iii)-(iv)

If you are having initial academic difficulties, a temporary illness or a medical condition, or need fewer than a full course load (12 units) in your last term to complete your program of study, you may qualify for a reduced course load (RCL). 下面是 the situations where an RCL is allowed:

请记住: A student who drops below a full course of study (12 units) 没有 prior approval from the International Student Center is 失去地位. ISC will subsequently terminate your I-20. Students who are 失去地位 cannot study or stay in the U.S. legally and have lost all benefits associated with their f - 1签证. 

*A teacher drop is not considered approved unless the student received prior approval from ISC.

Types of Reduced Course Load (RCL):

Academic Difficulties 

Reasons for a Reduced Course Load 可以 only be used during the 1st year at PCC 可以 be used any time at PCC    Student must maintain at least 6 units      Student must study 12 units during the next semester     可以 apply for a 2nd RCL again 其他标准  
Improper course level placement 是的 No 是的 是的 No 没有一个           
Initial difficulty with reading requirements 是的 No 是的  是的 No 没有一个
Initial difficulty with the English Language 是的 No 是的 是的 No 没有一个
Unfamiliarity with U.S. teaching methods 是的 No 是的  是的 No 没有一个

To Complete Course of Study in the Current Term

Reasons for a Reduced Course Load

可以   only be used during the 1st year at PCC

 可以 be used any time at PCC Student must maintain at least 6 units Student must study 12 units during the next semester 可以 apply for a 2nd RCL again 其他标准
Last semester at PCC 毕业 与一个 AA/AS degree No No No No No Students in their 上学期 who are going to 研究生 与一个 大专文凭 可以应用

医疗 

Reasons for a Reduced Course Load                            

 可以  only be used during the 1st year at PCC 可以 be used any time at PCC Student must maintain at least 6 units  Student must study 12 units during the next semester   可以 apply for a 2nd RCL again     

其他标准                                 
Illness or 医疗 Condition  No 是的  No  是的  是的 Student must submit an updated doctor's letter each time a medical RCL is requested. 

How to request for an Academic Reduced Course Load (RCL)?

  1. 下载 Academic RCL form.
  2. Meet 与一个 academic counselor. Academic counselor recommends and signs your RCL form
  3. Submit the signed RCL form to the International Student Center (ISC) via email at iso@mokmingsky.com or in person in D-204
  4. Wait for approval from ISC
  5. Once approved, you may drop your classes
  6. If your request is denied, meet 与一个 international advisor to discuss your options

How to request for a 医疗 Reduced Course Load (RCL)?

  1. 下载 医疗 RCL form.
  2. Bring the 医疗 RCL form and visit a medical doctor (licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy or licensed clinical psychologist)
  3. Receive appropriate medical documentation from a licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy or licensed clinical psychologist
  4. Submit the 医疗 RCL form and doctor’s letter and/or other medical documents to the International Student Center (ISC) via email at iso@mokmingsky.com or in person in D-204
  5. Wait for approval from ISC
  6. Once approved, you may drop your classes
  7. If your request is denied, meet 与一个 international advisor to discuss your options

医疗 RCL Reminders:

  • You must submit a new medical RCL request if you wish to use medical RCL for another academic semester
  • You cannot exceed 12 months aggregate of medical RCL per program level