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Dear international students, At this mid-point in the semester, you might find that you are struggling with your coursework. October 30th is the final day that students may drop a course from their schedule. Remember, international students may not drop below full-time study unless they have permission from ISSS first. If you are having academic or medical difficulties to maintain a full time course load, it may be possible for ISSS to authorize you to drop below a full time course of study. After getting permission from ISSS, you may follow the academic procedures to withdraw from a course. Full time study requirements and information on reducing your course load below full-time can be found on the ISSS Study Requirements<http://isss.uconn.edu/students/current-students/study-requirements-for-f-1j-1-students/> webpage. Visit ISSS Storrs<http://isss.uconn.edu/about/contact-isss/>, Stamford<http://isss.uconn.edu/stamford/> or Hartford<http://isss.uconn.edu/hartford/> during Walk In Advising hours or schedule an appointment<http://isss.uconn.edu/about/staff-directory/> with your international advisor to learn about taking a reduced course load, or academic resources available to help you with your courses. Other Resources: Visit Academic Resources<http://isss.uconn.edu/on-campus/> on our website to learn tips for succeeding in your classes as an international students, and to learn about academic services on campus (Storrs and regional campuses) for writing/tutoring support. International Huskies Writing Assistance organization. This is a new student organization provides editing assistance to international students who need assistance with grammar/spelling due to English being a second language. Drop in at ISSS Wednesdays between 12:30 and 2 pm, or Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 pm (must finish by 5 pm). Check in at the ISSS Front Desk. Undergraduate and graduate students may utilize this peer editing assistance service. Contact Alexander Holmgren at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for further details. (Storrs campus) Cross Cultural Connections - English Conversation Partner - Partner with a fluent English speaking conversation partner to practice your conversational English once per week, for one hour. Contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with any questions. (Storrs campus) UCAELI - evening English courses<http://ucaeli.uconn.edu/programs/evening-english-courses/>. Part time courses with a focus on specific topics such as pronunciation or oral communication/presentations. These courses carry a fee. (Storrs campus). Rae Alexander Director International Student and Scholar Services UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT GLOBAL AFFAIRS 2011 Hillside Road, U-1083 STORRS, CT 06269-1083 PHONE: 860.486.3855 | EMAIL: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://isss.uconn.edu<http://isss.uconn.edu/> | www.facebook.com/UConnISSS<http://www.facebook.com/UConnISSS> | ISSS Walk-In Advising: MON - FRI: 1:00 - 3:30 pm ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the INTERNATIONAL-L list, click the following link: https://ListServ.Uconn.edu/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=INTERNATIONAL-L&A=1