What you need to know
With the approval of your faculty advisor, undergraduates may take a reduced load of subjects (light load) for up to two semesters. If you exercise this option, you are charged per unit of registration, including those taken as a listener.
Some key points to remember:
- If you withdraw early, your tuition will be prorated.
- You are charged on a prorated basis for subjects dropped during the term.
- Light load is not available to students who are, or were, in internship and cooperative programs.
What you need to do
- Review information on registration load for possible consequences of taking fewer than 36 units.
- If you plan to register for fewer than 32 units, submit a Tuition Adjustment-Light Load Form to be approved by your advisor.
- Please note that light load tuition will not appear on your bill until your form has been approved by your advisor and submitted to us. Learn more about billing on the SFS website.
- This form is optional for fourth-year students registering for thesis only or those who are or will be on the degree list for the term. Tuition is adjusted automatically after Drop Date.
