Course Loads

Students are responsible for knowing what courses are required in their curriculum and for meeting all other academic requirements.

Students are encouraged to take the number of courses they believe they can manage with good performance. Note, however, that omitted courses or their equivalent should be taken in summer session in order to graduate in two years.

The maximum number of credits a student can take is 22 credits during the fall and spring semesters. Summer sessions are limited to 16 credits over the entire course of the summer sessions. Students may request to take more credits in one semester than the number allowed, if they have attained a QPA of 3.00 or higher at Northern Essex and have the approval of their advisor. Final registration approval will depend on the availability of course seats.