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 and then the approval form is forwarded on to the Graduate School for final approval. 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.