It is the student's responsibility to be sure they are enrolled in the correct number of credits by the end of the stated drop/add period. Students can view their # of enrolled/registered credits by term in their Student Planning account (Self Service - Student Planning - Plan & Schedule). Degree requirements are listed in My Progress (Self Service - Student Planning - My Progress).
Full-time Undergraduate Student
- 12 or more credits per semester.1
- The usual full-time semester load is 15-16 credits.
Part-time Undergraduate Student
- Fewer than 12 credits per semester.
- The usual part-time semester load is 6-7 credits.
- Some federal financial aid programs require 6 or more credits per semester to be eligible.
1Note: federal and state regulations mandate that financial aid cannot be awarded for classes that do not count toward a student's degree program. If a student is enrolled in credits that do not count toward their degree, certificate, or other credentials, the classes cannot be used to determine enrollment status for financial aid purposes. Contact the Office of Financial Aid, [email protected], for more information.
Semester Overload
Students of proven ability, as well as seniors in their last semester, may enroll for more than 18 credits with the permission of the Undergraduate Dean ([email protected]). Overload requests may be submitted using the Registration Request Exception Form (form) found in Self Service.
Note: an overload fee is charged for term credits above 18 (fall or spring). See the Tuition and Fees information on Sage.edu.