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Full-Time Course Load


Six credit hours of coursework per semester (six hours during the summer term) are considered a full graduate course load for all graduate programs. Any graduate student wishing to register for more than 9 credit hours in a given semester or term is required to have the approval and/or signature of the college dean or the appropriate associate dean or division director prior to registration.

300-Level Courses

Considered upper-level undergraduate courses

Graduate students may not apply 300-level courses toward graduate degree requirements.

400 and 999-Level Courses

Considered graduate level course

Undergraduate students may enroll in graduate courses only with the written permission of the dean/division director of the program in which the course is being offered.