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Minimum Enrollment


The minimum enrollment allowed per semester (fall and spring) for students enrolled in the Graduate College is 3 graduate units, except for advanced doctoral students who meet the requirements under the Doctoral Continuous Enrollment policy (see below). For students holding teaching or research assistantships/associateships, the minimum enrollment required is 6 graduate units. During summer sessions, minimum enrollment is 1 graduate unit. Students who are not utilizing faculty or university resources during summer sessions do not need to enroll during the summer. Some colleges and/or departments require additional units for students holding teaching or research assistantships/associateships.

Maximum Enrollment
The Graduate College no longer has a maximum enrollment policy.