Students must submit a petition to the registrar requesting permission to overload under the following circumstances: 

The student wishes to take more than:

• 18 credits in a regular semester (fall/spring)
• 16 total credits in summer school
• 12 credits during the eight-week summer term
• 8 credits during a four-week summer term

Exception: Music students taking MUS 270 courses with course fees. 

Advisor approval is required for overload requests by students with a cumulative GPA below 3.25. Students requesting over 20 credits must be approved by the Associate Academic Dean (Overload Petition). Charges for overloads are assessed per credit hour (See Tuition and Fees for more information). 

Amended July 30, 2025