| Category Name: | Student |
| Responsible Unit: | Academic Advisement |
| Responsible VP: | VP for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs |
| Adoption Date: | June 2009 |
| Last Revision Date: | |
| Last Review Date: | |
| Shared governance: none | |
Policy Statement
This policy refers to the maximum credit load allowed for undergraduate students in a semester based on Academic Class.
Purpose/Scope
Applicability
Definitions
There are no definitions for this policy at this time.
Policy Procedures
Allowable Credit Loads:
At the undergraduate level, students must carry a minimum of 12 credits to be classified as a full- time student. Whether a student is designated as part-time or full-time is important in the area of financial assistance involving various grants, loans, and scholarships that may depend on full- time status. As mentioned under "Academic Class," 15 credits per semester is considered a normal course load, although students may register for up to 18 without special permission. Beyond 18, the Office of Registration and Records manually applies the guidelines listed below to determine whether or not a student is eligible.
| Allowable Credit Load Table | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Class Status Completed | Credits Completed | Minimum GPA | Maximum Allowed |
| Freshman | 0-14 | 18 | |
| Freshman | 15-23 | 3.00 | 19 |
| Sophomore | 24-53 | 2.75 | 19 |
| Junior | 54-83 | 2.50 | 20 |
| Senior | 84-98 | 2.00 | 20 |
| Senior | 99 or more | 2.00 | 21 |
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History (in descending order)
| Item | Date | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Next Review Date | June 2012 | Three-year review |
| Adoption Date | June 2009 | Policy Adopted |
| Draft Review Date | Draft Policy under 30-day Campus Review |