Academic Load
Undergraduates
Spring, Fall and Summer
| enrollment status | number of units |
|---|---|
| Full time | 12+ Units |
| Half time | 6 - 11.5 Units |
| Less than 1/2 time | .5 - 5.5 Units |
Students can take a max of 19 units in the Spring and Fall terms. Summer is a max of 13 units cumulative across all four sessions.
Minimester
| enrollment status | number of units |
|---|---|
| Half time | 3 - 4 Units |
| Less than 1/2 time | .5 - 2.5 Units |
Graduates
Spring, Fall and Summer
| enrollment status | number of units |
|---|---|
| Master's and Certificate Programs | Master's and Certificate Programs |
| Full time | 9+ Units |
| Half time | 6 - 8.5 Units |
| Less than 1/2 time | .5 - 5.5 Units |
| Doctoral Programs* | Doctoral Programs* |
| Full time | 6+ Units |
| Half time | 3 - 5.5 Units |
| Less than 1/2 time | .5 - 2.5 Units |
*Prior to Fall 2012, doctoral unit designation was the same as master's.
Minimester
| enrollment status | number of units |
|---|---|
| Doctoral, Master's and Certificate Programs | Doctoral, Master's and Certificate Programs |
| Half time | 3 - 4 Units |
| Less than 1/2 time | .5 - 2.5 Units |