Academic Policies

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Maximum Load

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students may not enroll for more than four hours of academic credit in Winter Term.

Graduate Students

Graduate students may not enroll for more than twelve units during Winter Term.

Please Note

• Course loads exceeding these maximums require approval of the college dean (for undergraduates) or the departmental advisor (for graduate students).

• Visiting undergraduate students who wish to request exceptions should contact the Office of Extended Studies.