REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN REGISTRATION HOURS FORM
MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO SEMESTER IN QUESTION
Instructions:
According to the Graduate Handbook: “Students admitted to the graduate program are required to pursue their studies full
time. Below are specific guidelines.
Students with Tuition Waivers*:
1. First year students should register for up to 12 hours spring/fall (do not register for more than 9 hours unless the
hours are needed for program requirements)
2. All other students on tuition waivers should register for 9 hours spring/fall
3. Students with summer tuition waivers should register for 6 hours
*These guidelines are subject to change as dictated by Graduate School policy. Students will be notified of changes as
they occur.
Students without Tuition Waivers:
1. All first year students should register for between 9 and 12 hours fall/spring (summer hours not required)
2. Pre-candidates should register for 9 hours fall/spring (summer hours not required)
3. Candidates should register for 2 hours each semester (spring/summer/fall)
4. Pre-candidates on local half-time internship or other local off-campus placements should register for 9 hours
fall/spring (summer hours not required)
5. Candidates on local half-time internship or other local off-campus placements should register for 2 hours each
semester (spring/summer/fall)
6. Candidates on local full-time internships should register for 2 hours each semester (spring/summer/fall)
7. Pre-candidates and candidates who are on out-of-town internships or placements and who are not using University
resources should register for 2 hours each semester (spring/summer/fall).
8. Students on full-time clinical internship off campus (as part of the APA-accredited internship cycle) should
register for 2 credits each semester (spring/summer/fall).
Students seeking a reduction in course loads below these minimal requirements on the basis of financial hardship or other
personal reasons must submit such requests to the department’s Graduate Program Committee and to the Graduate School
via Laura Pierce in 4108 for approval at least two months in advance of the semester during which they will carry a
reduced load. Under some circumstances, it might be advisable to request a leave of absence rather than a reduced load.
The department GPC’s Request for Reduction in Registration Hours form is available on the department’s website, and
must be submitted along with a Graduate School Petition form, available on their website
(http://download.grad.usf.edu/Graduate_School_Petition.pdf). Before submitting these forms, however, students should
consider the implications of taking less than a full load. Note that credit hour requirements to defer student loans may be
more than the minimum numbers stated above. It is recommended that students holding loans check the requirements of
their lending institution. Students receiving Veterans’ Administration benefits should also confirm enrollment
requirements. Students may also be subject to tax withholding if they are not registered as full-time students. Finally, to
maintain student status according to USF, students must maintain continuous enrollment (see Graduate Catalog).”
Submit this page of the form with attached justification, along with a Graduate School Petition form, to
Graduate Student Services, PCD 4108.
REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN REGISTRATION HOURS FORM
DATE:
___________
TO:
GRADUATE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
SUBJECT:
REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN REGISTRATION HOURS
STUDENT:
__________________________________
Area of Study: (circle one)
Clinical
Cognition, Neuroscience, and Social
Number of hours requested _________

for Semester
____
Industrial/Organizational
, 20
.
Attach justification of your request.
This request has been reviewed and approved by the student’s major professor.
Major Professor’s Name_ _______________ Signature___
___________ Date:
.
This request has been reviewed and approved by the student’s Area Director.
Area Director’s Name__
______________ Signature___
___________ Date:
.
GRADUATE PROGRAM COMMITTEE ACTION:
Approved
. Disapproved _______ Comments:
.
.
Signature of Graduate Program Committee Chair
Date
Revised 11/05/08