International Student Admissions & Programs
1601 Maple St. Carrollton, GA 30118
Phone: (678) 839-4780
Fax: (678) 839-5509
Updated: July 1, 2018
WITHDRAWAL OR LEAVE OF
ABSENCE REQUEST
Summary of the Regulation
• International students who are in the US in F-1 or J-1 status are required by law to pursue a full course of study every
semester of the academic year (Fall and Spring semester and Summer if it is the student’s first or last term of study).
• “Full-time student status” is 12 credit hours for undergraduates and 9 credit hours for graduates, as defined in the
UWG Course Catalogues
• The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) limits the reasons for a student to engage in less
than full-time enrollment to the ones listed on this form. Failure to comply with this law results in the student's SEVIS
record being terminated.
• Students can only use this option if the student plans to leave the country during their withdrawal from classes.
STEPS FOR THE ADVISOR/DEAN:
Step 1: Meet with the student about their course of study and make a decision on whether or not you feel the student’s
would be able to return to the UWG Academic Program they are enrolled in after their absence.
Step 2: If you feel the student’s curriculum can be continued after the absence, please fill out the portion below. Students
should submit the completed form to the ISAP office.
Step 3: After the ISAP office approves the reduced course load form, the student may withdraw from their classes, but
they must also leave the country.
SECTION 4: ACADEMIC ADVISOR OR DEAN RECOMMENDATION
I am aware of the circumstances above, have reviewed the educational implications, and certify that the
student would be eligible to return to UWG after the absence requested above.
Advisor’s Signature
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