The maximum academic course load for a graduate student is 13
semester hours of course work for fall or spring term. Seven
hours are the maximum permitted for each of the summer sessions
but no more than 13 credits for the entire summer term. Teaching
or research assistants may register for a maximum of ten semester
hours each fall or spring term and seven hours for each of
the summer sessions. Overloads must have the approval of the
Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Programs on the Credit
Overload Request Form, available in the Graduate School office.
