Choosing Your Classes

How many classes do I take?

Full-time undergraduate students:

• A full class load is 5 classes per term or 2.5 credits/15 credit hours
• The minimum is 3 classes per term or 1.5 credits/9 credit hours
• Most single term classes are worth 0.5 a credit or 3 credit hours

Note: If you wish to take more than 15 credit hours per term, you will need to request special permission. If you achieved a Term GPA of at least 3.0 in your previous academic term, you can request permission from the Registrar's Office. If you are a first year student, or had a Term GPA below a 3.0 in your previous academic term, you will need to fill out a Request to Exceed the Maximum Workload form [PDF - 185kB] and submit it to your Faculty/School/College for approval.

Part-time undergraduate students:

• The maximum is 2 classes per term or 1 credit/6 credit hours

Important notes when choosing your classes

1. You may not be able to take all of your first choice classes every semester. It is essential to consider alternative classes before you begin the registration process.
   
   
2. Double-check your class times, labs and tutorials to avoid conflicts.
   
   
3. Make sure to consider the amount of time it takes to walk from one classroom to the next (or one campus to another).