Responsible Office: Academic Affairs Approved By: President's Council Approved Date: 7/17/2017 Effective Date: 7/17/2017 Category: Academics Description/Purpose: Explanation of specifications of a course load Procedures: Consequence: Details: Course Load A full-time load for undergraduate students is 12 to 18 credits. With the approval of the Chief Academic Officer, students may take up to 21 credits, provided that they have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0 or that they are seniors who need the extra credits for graduation. Students are responsible for additional tuition charges when enrolling for more than 18 credits in a semester. Winter Break Course Load A limited number of courses may be offered during the winter break, the three-week period between the fall and spring semesters. A full course load during the winter break period shall be 6 credits. With the approval of the Chief Academic Officer, students may request additional credits provided that they have a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 3.0 or that they are a senior who needs extra credits for graduation. Full-time Status An undergraduate student who is enrolled for 12 or more semester hours of credit is considered a full-time student. A graduate student who is enrolled for five or more semester hours of credit is considered a full-time student
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