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Course Loads

The following course loads apply to students in the Faculty of Arts. In certain circumstances the Faculty may set other limits.

Fall/Winter Session

The normal course load for students in the Fall/Winter Session is 30 credits. Students with substantial familial or financial responsibilities outside the University are advised to consider taking fewer courses in a session.

Students may take a maximum of 36 credits overall (and 18 credits per term) without petitioning.

Summer Session

During the Summer Session, students may take a maximum of 15 credits. Within this limit, no more than six credits may be taken during one six-week term. Students with substantial familial or financial responsibilities outside the University are advised to consider taking fewer courses in a session.