The typical semester credit load for students pursuing a B.S.B.A. or a B.A. (other than in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Dual-Degree, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Mathematics, or Physics) is 15-17 credits. These students may enroll in up to 17 credits per semester without authorization. The typical semester credit load for students pursuing a B.S. or a B.A. in Actuarial Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Dual-Degree, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Mathematics, or Physics is 16-18 credits. These students may enroll in up to 18 credits per semester without authorization. First-Year students may register for a maximum of two one-credit courses in a semester, but they may not take an additional 3- or 4-credit course. Students may petition to take a credit overload beyond 17 or 18 under the following conditions: Only in rare circumstances would a student be allowed take more than 20 credits in a-given semester.
- All students must have a minimum semester GPA or cumulative GPA of 3.30 prior to registering for an overload.
- Students must receive the approval of their primary faculty advisor and the Registrar’s Office to overload.
- Additional tuition will be charged on a per-credit basis once students have reached the following semester limits:
- B.S.B.A and B.A. (other than in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Dual-Degree, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Mathematics, or Physics) students will be charged for any credits beyond 17 in a-given semester. First-Year students may need to exceed the credit overload cap in their first year due to core course requirements and may register for up to 18 credits in their first two semesters only without additional charge.
- B.S. and B.A. in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Dual-Degree, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Mathematics, or Physics students will be charged for any credits beyond 18 in a-given semester. First-Year students may need to exceed the credit overload cap in their first year due to core course requirements and may register for up to 19 credits in their first two semesters only without additional charge.
- Required R.O.T.C. Military Science courses will be automatically approved, but the credit limits for tuition still apply.
- Courses taken through the SACHEM or other consortium programs count toward the credit limits for tuition.
- Registration for a credit overload will normally take place the week prior to the beginning of each semester. Exceptions may be made for courses that have no enrollment caps (e.g., Directed Studies, Internships, or one-credit music classes).
- The Director of Academic Services in –connection with the Standards & Standing Committee may approve academic exceptions to this policy in the case of extenuating circumstances.
| DEGREE/MAJOR | FIRST-YEARS (currently ’27) | SOPHOMORES (currently ’26) | JUNIORS & SENIORS (currently ’25 & ’24) |
| B.S.B.A & B.A. (Except Actuarial Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, 3-2 Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Mathematics, Photonics, or Physics) | May register for up to 17 credits without permission. Students may apply for up to two 1-credit courses in a semester (without charge) with a Credit Overload Application (COA) – up to a max of 18 credits | May register for up to 17 credits without permission. Students may apply for up to two 1-credit courses in a semester (without charge) with a Credit Overload Application (COA) – up to a max of 18 credits | May register for up to 17 credits without permission. Credit Overload Application (COA) & additional charges apply for 17+ credits except for automatically exempted courses |
| DEGREE/MAJOR | FIRST-YEARS (’27) | SOPHOMORES (’26) | JUNIORS & SENIORS (’25 & ’24) |
| B.S. & B.A. in Actuarial Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, 3-2 Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Mathematics, Photonics, or Physics | May register for up to 18 credits without permission. Students may apply for up to two 1-credit courses in a semester (without charge) with a Credit Overload Application (COA) – up to a max of 19 credits | May register for up to 18 credits without permission. Students may apply for up to two 1-credit courses in a semester (without charge) with a Credit Overload Application (COA) – up to a max of 19 credits | May register for up to 18 credits without permission; Credit Overload Application (COA) & additional charges apply for 18+ credits except for automatically exempted courses |