Permission to Exceed 18 Units

Undergraduates: If you have the necessary GPA to qualify (2.5 for 19 units, 3.0 for 20-22 units), the registration system will automatically allow excess units. If you do not have the necessary GPA, you must secure approval for excess units. Postbaccalaureates: See page 26

The Registration System will limit up to 18 total units enrolled for undergraduates and 16 units for postbaccalaureate students. See below for approval guidelines for excess units.

1. Additional units beyond 18 (undergrad) or 16 (postbaccalaureate) will only be allowed if you have the proper GPA.
2. If you do not have the necessary GPA, go to your major department; secure permission and submit form to the Admissions/ Records Service Windows. Undeclared majors go to the Office of Advising Services, Joyal Admin. Bldg., Room 224. Postbaccalaureate students must secure permission from the Division of Graduate Studies.
3. An absolute limit of 22 units is enforced (undergrad). You may discuss this with the Dean of the School of your major. Exceptions can be made only with his/her approval. An Excess Units Form must be submitted to the Admission/Records Service Windows.
4. CBE and AUDIT units do not count toward your total units.
5. If you do not have approval for excess units, your course load may be reduced to 18, or the number nearest 18, deleting the lowest schedule number in your program.

Permission Deadline: February 19