Registration for Credit Overload at the Graduate Level Policy

Policy Statement

An explanation of the credit cap at the graduate level and the approvals necessary to exceed this cap.

Purpose/Scope

There is no purpose/scope provided for this policy at this time

Applicability

There is no applicability provided for this policy at this time

Definitions

There are no definitions for this policy at this time.

Policy Procedures

Occasionally graduate students may wish to register for more than the 12 credits that normally constitute a full-time load at the graduate level. At the graduate level, students may register for a maximum of 15 credits during SummerSession. Registration for 13-15 credits for either the fall or spring semester requires departmental approval. Registration for 16 or more credits requires both departmental approval and approval by the dean of graduate studies.

Links to Related Procedures and Information

Graduate Credit Overload Request Form

Contact Information

Center for Graduate Studies

Office Location: Rakov 101

Phone: 585-395-2525

History (in descending order)

Approval

There are no approvals for this policy at this time.