Academic Load

Student Enrollment Status

All credit-bearing courses are counted toward the student's academic load for the term.

A minimum of 12 credit hours during the fall or spring semesters constitutes full-time enrollment.
For summer, 6 credit hours constitute full-time enrollment.

The normal maximum undergraduate load for residential campus students is 16 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters; 9 credits during summer A, Summer B and Summer C sessions.
Students may register for an overload for a maximum of 18 credit hours if they meet the following criteria:
- Have completed at least 27 Embry-Riddle credit hours.
- Have a cumulative Embry-Riddle GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Have received written approval from an academic advisor.
- Additional approval from the department chair or designee may be required for overloads.

Residential campus students registered for a maximum of 18 credit hours in a fall or spring semester may be eligible for block tuition rates with no additional charge, provided CGPA and credit completion requirements are met.
Fall and Spring block tuition eligibility is recalculated at the end of the current semester for registered students, and adjustments may occur if CGPA or completed credits change.
Summer semester: Courses are charged per credit hour.

A minimum of 6 credit hours per term constitutes full-time enrollment due to compressed term formats.

The maximum undergraduate course load is 12 credit hours per term or in overlapping terms.
Students with a GPA of 3.00 or higher may request up to a 3-credit overload with Academic Advising approval.
Overloads beyond 3 credits require College Dean or designee approval.