The purpose of this form is to keep track of students who plan to register for fewer than 3 units in any given term.

In order to graduate in 4 years, most students must have an average enrollment of at least 3 units a term. Thus, Kalamazoo College considered registration for less than 3 units in any given term underloading. Students may choose to underload (take less than three units) in a given quarter in consultation with their advisor, the Office of Financial Aid, and the Registrar.

Students must be registered a minimum of 2.4 units in order to be registered full time. It is possible for students to be registered full time (for 2.4 or more units) and still be underloading (less than 3 units). Students who are registered for fewer than 2.4 units are not considered full-time, are ineligible for participation in intercollegiate athletics, and may be ineligible for certain forms of financial aid and insurance coverage. Students who have brought in credits/units from AP, IB, dual enrollment, or transfer may not apply these units toward a specific quarter to offset an underload.

Students may carry fewer than two units only under exceptional circumstances, as judged appropriate by the Dean of Students. If you intend to do so, please email studev@kzoo.edu to set up an appointment to discuss your intentions prior to completing this form.

For the Intent to Underload form: Please complete the form below if you are intending to register for less than 3 units in any given term. Completing this form will help us to make sure you have a plan for degree completion and will minimize repeated emails from the Registrar’s office to you and your advisor regarding underloading.

Non-Athlete Intent to Underload Form

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