Course Load

Maximum Number of Courses in a Term

Undergraduate students who are not on academic probation may register for up to 18 credits without additional permission in the fall and spring term.  Juniors and seniors with grade point averages of 3.30 or higher may request to add one course beyond these limits by contacting the Registrar's Office. (Students should consult the tuition and fee schedule regarding additional tuition charges when exceeding 18 credits).  Deans, Chairs, and Major Coordinators may also request an exception to the credit-limit policy for graduating students.

During the summer term, students can register for up to 14 credits. However, no student may exceed 7 credits in any one five-week or eight-week session. In the three-week summer sessions and the winter session, students are limited to one course.  Students may take a 1-credit physical education activity course above these limits by contacting the Registrar's Office.

When making decisions about course load, students are encouraged to take into account factors like employment and family responsibilities and to register for the number of courses in which they can reasonably expect to do well. Students should plan to spend at least two hours on coursework outside of class for every hour they spend in class.

Maximum Number of Courses for Students on Academic Probation

The Academic Review Committee limits the number of credits that students on academic probation may take to 7 credits, 9 credits, or 12 credits, depending on the student's academic record.

During the first semester that a student is no longer on academic probation, that student may register for no more than four courses.

Full Time Enrollment Requirements for International Students

Students with F-1 or J-1 visas are required to maintain full-time status each semester.