Students must receive permission from their advisors to take four or more course credits. A B average for the preceding three terms is generally expected of students requesting permission to take four courses. Students in the university should normally take no more than two fractional credit courses above the three-course load in any one term. Students who regularly take more than a standard load each term run the risk of failing to meet the 12-term tuition requirement.
Students may find it educationally advantageous to choose a reduced program for one or more terms. Written permission from the faculty advisor is required. Students considering a reduced load should carefully investigate the consequences of dropping below full-time status. Less than full-time status can affect financial aid, insurance, loan deferments, immigration status, or eligibility for participation in athletics.
The Incremental Fee Plan may be applicable if an overload or underload program is elected.
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