Course Load/Overload

The normal load of a student is eight units for each academic

year.The student is expected to enroll in four units in each

regular term; however, three units constitutes full-time status.

A minimum of 33 academic units (including at least one unit

of intensive learning), one-fourth unit of co-curricular credit,

and two one-fourth units of physical education activities (or

the equivalent) should be completed over a four-year period.

The College recognizes that some students must complete

their study as rapidly as is consistent with sound academic

standards. Students may therefore carry an academic overload

commensurate with their ability.

An overload fee of $482.50 per unit is charged for each full

unit taken in excess of five units. Approval to enroll in six or

more courses requires the additional approval of the Associate

Dean for Academic Affairs.

Further acceleration is possible by enrolling in May terms

(beyond the one required) and/or Summer sessions.Thus, a

student may enter the College in January, June, July, or

August. A student may complete the requirements for a

degree in three regular sessions (i.e., six semesters), three

Summer sessions.