Credit Limit

The maximum number of hours a student is permitted to take in the Fall or Spring semester is 18 credit hours. For summer sessions, the maximum number of hours permitted is 9 credit hours. Online, off-campus, and evening courses taken concurrently are counted as a part of the total load. Students who have completed a minimum of 24 hours with a continuous record of a minimum 3.25 overall GPA may petition the Dean of the College to enroll in more hours. Petitions should be in writing and submitted at least ten days prior to the onset of the semester. When determining the number of credits taken, students should consider the rigor of their selected coursework, their history of academic success, work and family obligations, and other factors.