What is the maximum number of hours per semester are students allowed and how many hours should I take?
At the graduate level a student is considered full-time if they are enrolled in nine semester hours. However, for a full-time student who is not employed 12 semester credit hours would be a normal load in graduate school. For a student who is employed at some level the maximum number of hours is dependent upon the number of hours being worked, the types of classes being taken, and other commitments such as family. Many students who are employed on a full-time basis find that three to six hours, depending on the type of classes, is a load that allows them to get the most out of the learning experience of graduate school and perform well in their job.
