Course Load for Full-Time Students (G/P)

Guideline/Procedure
5.0303.03.1
Effective date: 05/19/25

Guideline

A student wishing to enroll in a course load of 18 or more credit hours in a fall or spring semester or more than 12 credit hours in a summer semester should have an appropriate academic need to take excess classes and a proven history of academic achievement to support the excess load.

Procedure

  • The student meets with their assigned advisor.
  • The advisor and student discuss whether or not exceeding the course load is recommended
  • If the advisor oks the overload, they’ll fill out the Student Request to Exceed Course Load form.
  • The form is sent to the Campus Advising Manager for approval
  • Final approval is needed from Regional Advising Director. If approved, the RD will provide override for registration.

 

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