Academic Catalog

2026-2027 Edition

Study Load

The minimum study load for full-time student status in a traditional credit-based program is six credits per semester.  The maximum study load is:

  • during any semester when the student's local cumulative GPA is below 3.00: 

    • 3 credits (or 1 course, whichever is greater) per session, and 

    • 6 credits (or 2 courses, whichever is greater) per semester. 

  • during semesters when the student’s local cumulative GPA is at least 3.00.:

    • 6 credits (or 2 courses, whichever is greater) per session, and 

    • 12 credits (or 4 courses, whichever is greater) per semester.