UCI 10-WEEK INTENSIVE ESL PROGRAM
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Medical Leave

Reduced Course Load Due to Medical Reasons

If you are unable to attend your program on a full time basis due to a temporary illness or medical condition, you may be authorized for a reduced course load for a period of time not to exceed a total of 12 months.  You must provide a letter on official letterhead signed by an appropriate medical official in order to request a Reduced Course Load for medical reasons.

The official letter must:


  • Include the student’s full name
  • Be signed and dated by a licensed Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathy, or a Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Be on official letterhead and include doctor’s contact information
  • Recommend the student take a reduced course load (or, if necessary, no course load) due to medical reasons
  • Must specify the start and end date for the recommended reduced course load

Once a valid doctor’s note is submitted, an international student advisor may approve an Authorized Reduced Course Load which allows the student to maintain F-1 status during the approved period of time for a reduced course load. 

If you do not submit a valid letter from a medical provider within the U.S. and receive an approval notice for a reduced course load, any absences you earn will impact your F-1 status with our school.


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  • Home
    • Meet the Staff!
  • Academics
    • Attendance
    • Program Dates
    • Class Schedules
    • College Counseling
    • Academic Policies
    • Student Guidelines
    • Grades
    • Part-time Classes & Prices
    • Electives
    • Advisors
  • Resources
    • Student Handbook
    • Tutor Request Form
    • Lost & Found
    • California Driver's License
    • Library Card
  • Letters & Certificates
    • SACM Student Letter Request
    • Grade Report Letter Request
    • Enrollment Verification Letter Request
    • Immigration Letter Request
    • Attendance Letter Request
    • Other Certificate Requests
  • Immigration
    • Important Immigration Information
    • Transfer Out
    • Withdrawal
    • Change of Address
    • Traveling Outside of the U.S.
    • UCI Health Insurance
    • Vacation Quarter
    • Medical Leave
    • Visa Status
  • Electives Sign-up
  • Activities
    • Local Activities
  • Contact Us!
    • Send a Message!
    • Complaints