Reduced Course Load Policy

Policy Statement

The Student Access Office (SAO) engages in an interactive process with each student and reviews requests for accommodations on an individualized, case-by-case basis. Depending on the nature and functional limitations of a student’s documented disability, he/she may be eligible to take less than a full time course load, as governed by this policy. Each student request is determined on an individualized, semester-by-semester basis; appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted as part of the Petition process.

Reason for Policy

Unlike part-time status, a reduced course load will allow a qualifying student to register for a course load that is less than full-time, and still receive a pro-rated Adelphi scholarship and/or grant.

Who Is Governed by this Policy

Adelphi University matriculated students.

Policy

Reduced Course Load Policy

The Student Access Office (SAO) engages in an interactive process with each student and reviews requests for accommodations on an individualized, case-by-case basis. Depending on the nature and functional limitations of a student’s documented disability, he/she may be eligible to take less than a full time course load. Each student request is determined on an individualized, semester-by-semester basis; appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted as part of the Petition process. Unlike part-time status, a reduced course load will allow a qualifying student to register for a course load that is less than full-time, and still receive a pro-rated Adelphi scholarship and/or grant. Financial aid that is received from the federal and state governments will be awarded according to the regulations governing the particular financial aid program. Please note that changes to student course loads may result in changes to institutional, state, and federal aid.

Students approved for a reduced course load by SAO as an accommodation are entitled to all services provided to full-time students. While students will only be billed for courses in which they are actually enrolled, all other charges will apply. Students authorized for a reduced course load must be registered for a minimum of six (6) credits and a maximum of eleven (11) credits. Twelve credits is considered by the University to be a full-time course load.

Petition for Accommodations Process

1. 寻求减少课程负担的住宿的学生必须遵守学生入学办公室的住宿审查和批准程序。学生必须填写并向学生准入办公室提交住宿申请表格，并提供持牌专业人员提供的文件，以支持基于残疾的减少课程负荷的住宿。一旦收到所有必要的文件，将由学生准入办公室主任审查。如果确定学生符合减少课程负担的条件，学生将与学生金融服务办公室会面，审查学生帐户和适当的机构经济援助。
2. Students seeking the accommodation of a reduced course load must notify the Student Access Office each semester that they intend to utilize the reduced course load accommodation. Such notification must occur during the drop/add period.
3. Students seeking the accommodation of a reduced course load must meet with the academic advising staff in their School or College each semester to review academic progress. Compliance with School or College policies and procedures is mandatory.
4. Most Schools or Colleges have maximum time limits to complete a degree program. Where a student is facing such a time limit due to utilizing their approved accommodation of reduced course load, the student is responsible for formally requesting an extension of that time limit from their School or College.
5. Students that have been approved for the accommodation of a reduced course load need to understand that there are implications of that status for their student account and their financial assistance. Students are advised to discuss any questions or concerns with the Office of Student Financial Services.

Definitions

This policy does not have definitions associated with it at this time. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Forms

Forms associated with this policy can be found in theStudent Access Office. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Related Information

This policy relates to theAmericans with Disabilities Act. Upon periodic policy review this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Document History

• Last Reviewed Date: September 1, 2017
• Last Revised Date: September 1, 2017
• Policy Origination Date: September 1, 2017

Who Approved This Policy

Executive Leadership Members including: Christine Riordan, Sam Grogg, Kristen Capezza, Perry Greene, Maggie Yoon, Brady Crook, and Joanna Templeton