A typical course load for a full-time student is 15 credits. Students who wish to register for more than 19 credits must meet the cumulative grade-point average listed below and have the required permission(s). Students in their first semester at the college may not register for more than 19 credits. For each hour of class time, students are expected to do a minimum of two hours of out-of-class study. Students should plan their course loads accordingly.
Overload.
A student who takes more than 19 credits in a semester has an overload. To take an overload of 19.5-22 credits, a cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 or better is required. To take an overload of 22.5-25 credits, a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 or better is required. All overloads must be approved by a student's academic adviser.
Any student seeking approval for an overload must complete the Request for Course Overload form, which can be found on the advising website, and submit it to the appropriate adviser. Students should take an overload only for compelling reasons. Each student who has the required cumulative grade-point average and is considering taking an overload should discuss carefully with his or her adviser whether an overload is in the student's best interest. Exceptions to these rules can be made only through the approval process noted above.
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