The recommended maximum load for summer is 8 semester hours. Enrolling in more than the maximum load requires approval from the Dean of Student Services or the Director of Advisement and Enrollment Services. Granting of this request will depend on the student's academic record. Caution is advised for students concurrently enrolled at other institutions to adhere to the maximum course load policy. Since study time of two hours is normally required for each lecture hour of class, students carrying a full - time course schedule should be employed no more than 10 to 15 hours per week .
Excessive employment is one of the principal causes of academic failure in college .
In most cases, employment in excess of 15 hours per week should be accompanied by a corresponding reduction of course schedule. A student may withdraw at any time until the end of the 14th week of the semester or until the published withdrawal date for a class meeting less than 16 weeks. Withdrawal forms may be obtained from the Student Services Center. If circumstances prevent the student from coming to the College, withdrawal may be completed by mail . Withdrawal requests made by telephone will not be accepted.