If you are a student that follows a different catalog year, see your department chair or the Office of Academic Records.

Student Load

New First-time freshmen are not permitted to take any excess load credits during their first semester at DSU.

The normal load for a semester is 16 credit hours (summer session, seven hours).  Students can enroll for a maximum of 18 hours without an advisor signature.  Enrollment for any additional credits beyond 18 credit hours (19-21 credit hours, summer session 8-9 credit hours) requires signatures of the advisor the appropriate department chair/s, and a minimum GPA of 3.00.

No student may take more than 21 credit hours in a regular semester or nine hours in a summer session.  Waiver of restrictions (hours/GPA) can be granted by the college dean if recommended by the department chair.