Course Load
Course load limitations for graduate students apply to any combination of all courses taken on-campus, off-campus, or on-line while an individual is enrolled as a graduate student in a graduate degree program, a non-degree certification program, or any combination thereof. The maximum load for a graduate student is 17 hours per semester. This information may vary during summer terms; students should check the Registrar’s Website (www.registrar.unco.edu) for correct information.
- Financial aid and verification of enrollment. Full-time enrollment in nine credit hours for graduate students.
- Half-time classification. Graduate students enrolled in five to eight credit hours are classified as half-time. Part-time enrollment is four credit hours or less.
- Overload. More than 17 credit hours per semester for graduate students is considered an overload.
Graduate students receive overload approval from their academic advisor. Students who have lower than a 3.00 GPA but have extenuating circumstances may petition for an overload to the dean of the Graduate School. All approvals must be forwarded to the Graduate School.