2020-2021 Catalog > Academic Policies > Undergraduate Academic Policies > Credits > Excess Courses

Excess Courses

Twelve to 17 credits constitutes a normal full-time schedule. Students who meet the following criteria can register for 18 credits (fall and spring term):

• Student has been in attendance at Suffolk University for two full semesters excluding summer sessions
• Student has a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

Students who do not meet the above criteria or who wish to enroll in more than 18 credits in either the fall or spring term or more than 8 credits per summer module must petition the Undergraduate Academic Advising Center.

Students registered for more than 17 credits will be charged an excess credit rate during the fall and spring terms. Students are charged per credit hour during the summer sessions. Students should NOT assume financial aid will cover excess course charges.