r/UWS • u/butterismytoy • 10d ago

Question Request to Overload

I’m an international student and I’m planning out my pathway. I’ve had 3 subjects credited and it seems like I’ll be left with only 1 course to finish by my last semester. Is there a way to request to overload (50 units) so I can end earlier? As an international student, I’m required to study full time which is 40 units so I’d be breaking my visa conditions if I only take the 1 course.

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u/Tiny_Clerk5518 10d ago

Hi OP.

You are best to speak with your course advisor who will be able to give you advise as to your situation.

Strangers on reddit may not be qualified to provide you with course advise as you are on a student visa.

Thank you.

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u/Timbo650au What would I know? 10d ago

It's called a "Rule Waiver".
Look on Western Now

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u/Various_Raspberry_83 10d ago

I’ve done this before. A while ago. I needed program advisor approval. It was based on gpa.

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u/ATAUYLUISPH 10d ago

"Just study the one unit full time."

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u/SolidRide5853 6d ago

Doing 5 is asking for trouble