What is the recommended course load for a freshman?
You need 120 credits to graduate from Utah State University. In order to graduate in eight semesters you will need to average 15 credits per semester. If you are taking 12 credits you are considered a full-time student by University standards. First-semester students generally take between 12-15 credits. Even though this means you will only be in class about 12-15 hours per week, you will need plenty of time to do homework. If you are unsure about how many credits you can handle, it might be a good idea to start out with 12-14 and add more the next semester if you are able to handle it. It’s better to start on a good note and to get a handle on your first-semester classes so make sure you take a comfortable course load.
