A.POLICY

This policy establishes guidelines for determining the academic course load for full- time students and outlines the approval process for credit hour overloads.

 

B.POLICY GUIDELINES

 

1. Full-Time Course Load
   • The minimum load for a full-time student is 12 credit hours per semester.
   • The average course load for a full-time student is 16-18 credit hours, typically consisting of 4 or 5 courses.
   • Additional information concerning class loads for students on probation can be found in the College Catalog.
2. Credit Hour Overload
   • Students wishing to enroll in more than 19 credit hours during a semester must obtain approval from the appropriate Department Chair or Academic Dean.

 

C.POLICY HISTORY

 

• This policy is effective immediately
• Policy revisions approved by the President’s Cabinet.

D.INITIATING DIVISION

 

• Academic Services

 

E.POLICY REVIEWERS

 

• Academic Services

F.POLICY REFERENCES

 

1. Forms Referenced: None
2. Codified Rules: None
3. Connecting Policies: Academic Probation Policy (referenced in the College Catalog)