Course Load

The suggested course load during a 16-week semester or two 8-week semesters within the 16-week semester is five courses of fifteen (15) to seventeen (17) hours. Physical education activity courses, labs, and other one-semester-hour courses are not included. The maximum load for a student is six regular courses or no more than 18 total hours in a Fall or Spring 16-week semester, and/or two 8-week semesters (maximum load is restricted to three regular courses during each eight-week semester), without the approval of the Vice President of Instructional Services. 

The maximum load for a student is restricted to two regular courses during each five and one-half week summer semester unless permission is granted by the Vice President of Instructional Services for an additional enrollment. No more than 14 total hours may be attempted in a summer semester of ten weeks or two (2) summer semesters of five and one-half weeks each. 

The maximum load for a student is four credit hours during the four-week December mini semester.