Academic Load

The average course load is 16 hours per semester. Fewer than 12 or more than 18 hours per semester is considered outside the range of the normal load. A person carrying 12 or more hours is classified as a full-time student. A student carrying more than 18 hours per semester must have the written permission of the dean of the school in which enrolled. Those registered for fewer than 10 semester hours, or not pursuing a degree program in the University, are classified as special students.

Overload exceptions will be based on the following grade point requirements:  18.5 hours, 2.80 cumulative GPA; 19 hours, 3.30 cumulative GPA; 20 hours, 3.60 cumulative GPA; 21 hours, 3.90 cumulative GPA. Loads over 21 hours will not be allowed.

In any semester, students may not register for more than 3 courses under the same instructor unless they have the approval of the departmental chair and permission from the dean o f the school.

A student may not simultaneously register in another school without written prior permission of the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. The student's semester load will be determined by the total number of hours attempted in all institutions and is subject to the limits explained above. Students must receive written approval prior to enrolling for courses at another college or university either in person or by correspondence. The approval form is available in the Dean's Office.