Cellulitis is an infection of the deep layer of skin (dermis) and the layer of fat and tissues just under the skin (the subcutaneous tissues). Erysipelas is an infection of the skin which is nearer to the skin surface (more superficial) than cellulitis.
Note: Holding an assistantship with registration for 8 hours (3 hours in summer) is not considered full-time and will not qualify to obtain a U-Pass. Student Loans. For graduate students, 9 hours (5 hours in Summer) registration is considered full time for student loans. Half-Time is 5 hours (3 hours in Summer). Consult with the Office of Financial Aid is you have any questions.
1 Loan repayment begins nine months after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time status. This nine-month period is known as the grace period.  At the end of the grace period, you begin repayment and are allowed up to 10 years to repay the loan in full.