The maximum study load for a semester is 20 academic units exclusive of physical education activity units and/ or 25 units including physical education. In special circumstances, in which a student has an exceptional record of academic achievement, the Counseling Department may consider a request to increase this limit.

Students are reminded that each unit of credit is calculated to involve a total of at least three hours of classroom and outside time per week. Thus, a 20-unit study load represents a 60-hour work load each week. Students working full-time are advised NOT to attempt a full-time college program.

Twelve units of credit is considered a minimum fulltime program during a semester; nine units is three quarters time and six units, half-time.

The maximum study load for summer session is 12 academic units excluding physical education and/or 15 units including physical education.