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University College-Newark is designed for adult learners as a part-time college. To be considered a full-time student, an individual must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Students may carry between 1 and 19 credits, but not more than 19 credits per semester without written permission from the Office of Academic Services.

Credit overloads are intended for exceptional students. As a rule, a student must meet all of the following standards for consideration for a credit overload:

Cumulative grade-point average of 3.5 or higher
English 101 and 102 completed
Math proficiency completed
Major declared with an academic department
Successful completion of 24 Rutgers University-Newark credits

In addition to meeting the standards listed above, requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis after an evaluation of past performance, number of credits taken in prior semesters, and specific courses being attempted.