How do I register for extra courses (overload)? 🔹 Can I take more than 5 courses in a term? 🔹 How do I overload my schedule? 🔹 What’s the maximum number of credits I can take?

If you want to take more than the standard course load, you may be eligible for a course overload depending on your academic performance.

🎓 Eligibility based on GPA

  • If your sessional GPA from the previous Fall/Winter term is 2.5 or higher, you may register for up to 33 credit hours.
  • If your GPA is 3.0 or higher, you may register for up to 36 credit hours.
  • First-year students are limited to a maximum of 30 credit hours.

💵 Additional fees

  • There are extra tuition fees for taking more than the normal course load.
  • For details, visit the Tuition and Fees page.

📘 Helpful Definitions

  • Overload: Taking more credit hours than the standard full-time course load.
  • Credit hour: A unit that reflects the number of hours spent in class per week. Most courses are worth 3 credit hours.
  • Sessional GPA: Your grade point average for the full academic year (Fall and Winter terms combined).

🔗 Related Questions

  • What is a normal course load?
  • How do I calculate my GPA?
  • Will overloading affect my funding or academic standing?
  • Can I take extra courses in the Spring or Summer?

📝 Special Notes

  • If you're unsure whether overloading is right for you, speak with your academic advisor before registering.
  • Overloading can be demanding — make sure it fits with your academic goals and personal schedule.
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