What are the different types of credit loads?
To be considered fulltime you need to carry 12-18 credit hours. If you drop below 12 hours, this categorizes you as part-time and this can affect your financial aid, and other services on campus. You need to check with different departments on campus before you decide to drop below 12 hours. You may also carry more than 18 hours, this is called an overload and has to be approved by the dean of the college you are in. The overload forms can be picked up in the advising offices. Back to Top College of Education and Human Development Copyright 2001 Center for Academic Advising and Student Support. All rights reserved. Revised: 06/23/08.
