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Class Load

The normal class load is 15 or 16 hours per semester. In a single summer session, the normal load should generally not exceed seven credit hours.

An average of 30 credit hours earned each academic year will allow a student to meet the University's minimum requirements of 120 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 entire summer.

Student Overload

Students who for any reason find it desirable to carry more than 18 hours during a fall or spring semester, or more than 7 hours in a summer session, 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 email to authorize the overload. The advisor's email must include the student's name and student ID number, the term (or summer session) for which the overload is being requested, and a specific maximum number of credit hours the student will be allowed to take.

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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