Maximum Units

Per Quarter

Good Standing: enrollment is allowed in a maximum of 18 units without the need for your advisor's permission. Enrolling in 19 or 20 units is possible if: your cumulative GPA is 3.0 or above; or, if your cumulative GPA is below 3.0 and you have an approved petition. Enrollment in more than 20 units always requires a petition.

Academic Difficulty: enrollment is limited to three courses. To take more than three courses, permission from your academic advisor is necessary. Petitions can be submitted either online or on paper.

Overall Degree

The Office of Student Academic Affairs is required to more closely monitor, and, in some cases restrict, the number of total units that each student is allowed to complete. The allowable amount of units varies by major. The breakdown for the 2007-2008 catalog year follows:

If you are able to complete your degree program with any additional coursework within the 120% unit count, there will be no restriction on your program. If, however, you are going to exceed the 120%, you will be required to petition the Office of Student Academic Affairs for permission to proceed with your plans. Factors taken into consideration will include the total number of units completed, introductory coursework in the enhancement program or field, and the reason as to why the degree objective is necessary to complete the academic program.

For double majors, the limit will be based upon the minimum units required for the first major, with the addition of an extra 40 units. That total is then capped at 120%. For example, a double major beginning in CS would have a limit of (180 + 40) * 1.2 = 264.

If you have any questions, consult your advisor.