Study Load
The typical full-time study load is 15-16 credits per semester (fall/spring), however students enrolled in as few as 12 semester credits are considered full-time for financial aid and billing purposes. Any study load exceeding 19 credits must have the approval of the Registrar.
Students who officially represent Carroll College by participating in extracurricular, competitive activities, including but not limited to intercollegiate athletics, forensics, or moot court, must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester credits and often are required to enroll in more for eligibility reasons.
Summer and Winter Study Loads
Most undergraduate students in good standing may choose to enroll in enroll in up to two summer courses and one winter course per year without seeking prior permission. To enroll in more than two courses in summer or one course in winter, students must first meet with their academic advisor and receive written permission. Please note that summer courses are not included in the regular tuition for undergraduate programs; Accelerated Nursing program is the only exception. Winter courses are not included in the regular tuition for any of the college's programs.
Accelerated Nursing Students who are required to take classes during the summer term may enroll in up to 15.5 credits. Students who wish to enroll in more than 15.5 summer credits must seek written permission from the program director. ACNU students are limited to one course per winter term for an additional cost.
The policy for graduate program study loads can be found here.