Eligibility for Extra Credits or Course Overloads
A full-time student may take 12 to 18 semester credits without special permission. A student who wishes to register for more than the customary semester program of academic work should apply in writing to the appropriate academic dean at least one week prior to registration for the semester in which the additional course is to be taken. Credit overload forms are available on the Registrar's Website at Application for Credit Overload or by visiting the Office of the Registrar.
In addition to the applicable tuition/required fees, full-time undergraduate students registering for more than 18 credits will be assessed excess credit fees for each credit beyond 18. These fees are non-refundable and will not be deleted if at a later time the total credits number less than 18. The current excess credit fee is available on the Bursar’s Website. In general, the only applications approved are from students whose cumulative grade-point average is 2.50 or above, or whose average for the preceding semester is at least 3.00. No student will be permitted to take more than the normal program of study in their first semester.