Student Handbook - Zayed University

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM COURSE LOAD
The University expects you to engage in full-time study while enrolled
at the University. You may not make a change that reduces your course
load below full-time except for compelling academic reasons and with
prior written permission. With the exceptions noted below, there is no
part-time status at Zayed University.
If you enrolled in the Academic Bridge Program, you will be registered
in a block of courses, usually comprising 20 hours. You are required to
enroll in all courses in the level, including Advising. If you are enrolled
in the baccalaureate program, you must enroll in a minimum of 15 credit
hours a semester or six credits a term. You may not register for more than
19 credit hours a semester or nine credits a term without permission to
take a course overload.
Course Overload in Your Final Year
In your final year, you may petition your college for permission to take
an additional course (above 19 credit hours) if you need it to graduate
on time and if your cumulative GPA is 3.0 (B) or higher. Your college’s
assistant dean must authorize the overload.
Reduced Course Load in Your Final Semester or Term
If you will complete all degree requirements in the first term of a
semester, you may elect to enroll for only that term. If you need less
than 15 credit hours in your final semester to complete all requirements
for your degree, you may register for a reduced load, provided it includes
all remaining courses required for completion of the degree.
Exceptional Circumstances
In exceptional circumstances, a student may be approved to carry a
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