While full-time study is expected and required of students, some students may qualify for part-time study due to compelling reasons of occupation, home and family responsibilities, or health. Under this policy, part-time status is defined as 10 or fewer units per term based on enrolled units at the end of the third week, and is presumed to be of a permanent nature. On approval of part-time status, a reduction of tuition by one half and a reduction of nonresident supplemental tuition by one half are approved.

To be eligible for part-time study, students must provide documentation of occupation, home and family responsibility, or health that prevents them from carrying a full-time study load; as well as documentation of a need for part-time study for a minimum of three consecutive terms. Once approved for part-time study, students must complete two courses totaling 10 units or fewer in each of the three consecutive terms. Only under documented extraordinary circumstances is a one-course study list approved. Documentation must specify that a one-course study list is warranted.

Students should obtain a Registrar’s Fee Reduction Request. The application for part-time study must be submitted with accompanying documentation by Friday of the second week of the term. Students approved for part-time study who become enrolled in or receive credit for more than 10 units during a term must pay full fees for that term.