Course Load and Limitation
Graduate students may take up to 12 credit hours per semester unless they have the permission of the Coordinator of their program of study for 15 credit hours. For over 15 hours, students must have permission of the Dean of the School that houses the program of study. The Office of Graduate Studies discourages students from taking more than 12 hours, as excessive credit hours often lead to low grades and withdrawal from classes, which can affect progression, financial aid, eligibility for graduate assistantships, and timely graduation.