Class registration and scheduling
- Can I complete courses at my own pace?
- How do I pick my classes?
- How long are courses?
- How many courses do students usually take each term?
- How many credits can I take each session?
- How many hours per week should I expect to spend on coursework?
- What does course availability look like?
- When do classes start?
How many courses do students usually take each term?
Each fall and spring term can have two 8-week sessions. Some students take one course (3 credits) per 8-week session while others take up to three courses (9 credits) per session. Many students have found that taking 6 credits per term – one course per 8-week session – works well.
Summer term enrollment varies as there are different sessions available within the summer term. The number of courses you take each term depends on course availability and course sequencing (i.e., Are there any prerequisites you need to satisfy?), as well as your capacity for school work. If you plan to use financial aid, you may be required to complete a certain number of credits each term to maintain eligibility.