2.24 Maximum Credit Load

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to establish the maximum semester credit load for students.

APPLICABILITY:

The maximum number of credits that a student is allowed to take in any one semester is twenty-two (22) and eight (8) credits for summer sessions. Students wishing to take more than 22 credits and eight (8) credits for summer sessions must obtain approval from a Riverland advisor.

SCOPE: Students

DEFINITIONS: N/A

DOES THIS POLICY HAVE A PROCEDURE? Yes (below)

Procedure that students follow:

1. Student obtains permission from Riverland advisor.
2. Advanced Override is placed on student’s record.
3. Student registers for courses.

LIST RELATED POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR FORMS:

Submit completed form and policy to the Cabinet Member responsible for the division affected by the proposal. This section to be completed by President’s Office.

Date Implemented: 6/13/2013

Responsible Division / Author: Student Affairs / Registrar

Date Revised: 3/11/2022 new template; 1/2024 position title corrected.

Note:

Previous maximum credit load was 19 credits per semester and seven (7) credits per summer session.