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Class Load

The normal class load is 15 or 16 hours per semester. In a summer five-week term, the normal load should generally not exceed seven credit hours.

An average of 31 credit hours earned each academic year will allow a student to meet the University's minimum requirements of 124 credit hours for graduation at the end of four years or eight semesters.

A student is considered full time if enrolled for 12 or more hours of prepared course work each semester, or enrolled in 12 or more hours throughout the three summer terms.

Student Overload

Students who for any reason find it desirable to carry more than 18 hours during a semester, or more than 18 hours throughout the span of three summer terms, may request this privilege through their academic advisor. Note that a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above is recommended before attempting an overload

There are two ways a student may initiate the request for an overload:

Request that their academic advisor contact the Office of the Registrar via e-mail to authorize the overload (up to a specified number of credit hours)

Obtain a Student Overload Form from the Office of the Registrar, secure their advisor's signature, and return the completed form to the Office of the Registrar

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