Per the University Undergraduate Catalog:
A normal enrollment for undergraduates is defined as 15 semester hours per semester. To enroll for more than 18 semester hours in a semester, a student must have the written permission of the academic advisor and the chairperson of the student’s major department.
Twelve semester hours is considered full-time for a fall or spring semester and nine semester hours for a summer semester. Students who withdraw are not considered enrolled in the course once the withdrawal has been processed, and enrollment status will be adjusted as of that time.
Step-by-step guide
Only the Office of the Registrar may perform a min./max. hours override for registration.
Students needing a Min./Max. hours override should have a completed Registration Drop/Add form with the Credit Hour Waiver portion filled out.
Minimum/maximum hours restrictions:
Undergraduate, degree-seeking students*:
Max.= 18
Academic probation and Reinstated After Suspension (1st semester): Max.= 14
Graduate students (M, S, and D):
Max.= 12 hrs.
Academic probation and Reinstated After Suspension (1st semester): Min.= .001; Max.= 14
Student-athletes (does not apply for summer):
Undergraduate level:
Min.= 12; Max.= 18
Master’s Level:
Min.= 9; Max.= 12
International students (does not apply for summer); students with F-1 or J-1 visa:
Undergraduate level:
Min.= 12
J-1 visas also have a max of 15 hours
Graduate level (M, S, and D):
Min.= 9
J-1 visas also have a max of 12 hours
Non-degree seeking students:
Undergraduate level: Min.= 0; Max.= 18
Graduate level (M, S, D): Min.= 0; Max.= 12
*Undergraduate degree-seeking students may not withdraw/drop their last course online. They must contact the Withdrawal Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar. See also: Dropping courses and Withdrawing after drop/add.