Academic Load

Fall/Spring Terms

In order to be considered for permission to carry more than 18 hours in a given regular fall or spring semester, a student must have an overall GPA of 3.0. In addition, the student must have a 3.0 GPA from the previous term OR be enrolled in the last semester prior to graduation. Student Credit Load Exception forms must be signed by the Dean of the College and Provost if the student is taking over 21 hours.

Summer Term

During the summer sessions, the maximum semester load is 12 hours. In order to be considered for permission to carry more than 12 hours in the summer sessions, a student must have an overall GPA of 3.0. In addition, the student must have a 3.0 GPA from the previous term OR be enrolled in the last semester prior to graduation. Student Credit Load Exception forms must be signed by the Dean of the College and Provost if the student is taking over 15 hours.