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International Student Services

Enrollment Exceptions

In some situations, you may not be required to enroll full-time at the UW Seattle campus. However, you must always request authorization from ISS.



Concurrent Enrollment

Enroll at UW and another school and combine the credits to count as full-time.

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Academic Reasons

You may request reduced course load authorization due to limited academic challenges.

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Medical Reasons

You may request reduced course load authorization due to a documented medical reason.

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Final Quarter

If you are graduating, you can request authorization to enroll in only your remaining credits.

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Vacation Quarter

Students are allowed to take a vacation quarter annually.

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