This is a matter I discuss individually with each advisee.  Remember that online courses require the same amount of work as face-to-face courses, but a different format.  Be sure to consider the amount of time spent weekly between employment, family and recreation.  Students can take as little as one course (3-5 hours) each semester or as many as 18 hours during the regular fall and spring terms.  You must take at least 6 hours to qualify for your financial aid awards.  To be considered full-time, you must have at least 12 hours for the fall or spring semester.  Most online courses are 3 credit hours.

• Fall/Spring semester maximum:  18 hours
• Summer semester maximum: 4 hours pre-session and/or 9 hours regular session (also limit one during each 4 week session)

If your cumulative (overall) GPA is less than 2.0, then you will be limited to the following:

• Fall/Spring semester maximum:  12 hours
• Summer semester maximum: 6 hours total
  

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