Every first year student is required to take the full schedule of required first year courses. Every second and third year student is required to undertake a minimum of twelve (12) units per semester and may not, without the prior approval of the Assistant Dean for Students, take more than sixteen (16) units per semester. Second or third year students who wish to undertake more than 16 units in a semester must receive prior approval of the Assistant Dean for Students no later than the first fifteen (15) days of instruction each semester. To receive such approval, you must file a
Petition to Enroll in 17 Units with the Records Office. If approved by the Dean of Students, the Records Office will enroll you into the course(s) that will cause you to exceed the 16 unit maximum.