Permission for a Credit Overload
In order to maintain timely progress to the degree, students are expected to take 4.0 credits per semester. The maximum amount of credits students can register for in one semester is 5.0 credits. In rare occasions, it is appropriate for a student to obtain permission for a credit overload, i.e., taking more than 5.0 credits.
Students may register for up to 4.5 credits in Workday during normal registration; before the semester, if a student would like to add a second half-credit class (usually a music lesson or ensemble), they can email the registrar’s office for assistance. Beginning on the first day of the semester, students will be able to register for 5 full credit courses . First-year students must have the approval of both their academic advisor and the dean of first-year students to carry a load of five full credits. Registering for four full and two half credits does not require special permission.
To obtain permission to take more than 5.0 credits, the following is required:
- Course instructors provide any applicable overrides in Workday,
- Student completes the Request for Credit Overload Form
- Student's dean reviews and acts on the form
- If the dean approves, student’s advisor reviews and acts on the form
- and if approved, The Office of the Registrar processes the override and notifies the student when complete.