Student Course Load

The maximum semester hour course load for any student is 18 credit hours per semester. If a student's program cohort requires more than 18 credit hours, they may take up to the program’s cohort maximum.

All other students who wish to exceed the maximum course load must obtain written approval from the Department Dean of Academic Affairs or the Vice President for Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs. Any student submitting a request to exceed the maximum course load must:

Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Not a first-semester student.