What are the criteria for taking an extra course?

A full time student is usually expected to register for a maximum of thirty (30) credits in any one academic year while a part-time student is eligible for a maximum load of 6 courses or eighteen (18) credits for an academic year.
 
However, the following students may be eligible for an additional course or three (3) additional credits:

• Finalising students, i.e., students with fewer than 13 courses to complete their programme 
• Students pursuing Social Work (Special)
• Part-time students who have a degree GPA of at least 3.3 after 3 semesters (i.e., after obtaining 27 credits)*
• Full-time students who have a degree GPA of at least 3.3 after 3 semesters (i.e., after obtaining 45 credits)*
• Part-time students who have satisfied the requirements for full-time matriculation*
• Full-time students who pursued 4 courses instead of 5 in the preceding semester
• Part-time students who pursued 2 courses instead of 3 in the preceding semester

*Students must not have failed a course in the semester preceding the request for an extra course unless they are finalising students.

How do I register for an extra course?

To appy for an extra course, you must first attempt to add the course to your registration.  A message will pop up indicating that you have surpassed the maximum credit allowable.  Request a "Maximum Credit Override".  The Office of the Dean will consider the override request within 5 working days.