Credit Overload Application

Credit Overload Application

Students must complete this application, meet the minimum 3.30 GPA requirement, have it signed by their faculty advisor, and return it to the Registrar's Office, Duffy 112, by the end of add/drop for approval and processing.
Credit Overload Guidelines:
1. Students must have a minimum semester GPA or cumulative GPA of 3.30 to be approved for a credit overload.
2. Only in rare circumstances will a 2nd year or higher student be allowed to take more than 20 cr. in-a-given semester.
3. First-year students may petition to register for a max of two 1-credit courses in a semester, up to the established credit limit, but may not take an additional 3- or 4-credit course.
4. R.O.T.C students will automatically be approved to take R.O.T.C courses as overloads, but overload charges may apply.
5. Courses taken through SACHEM and other consortium programs count toward the credit maximums for each class year.
6. Registration for a credit overload will normally take place the week prior to the beginning of each semester. Exceptions may be made for courses without enrollment caps (e.g. Directed Studies, Internships, 1-credit music courses...etc.)
7. The Director of Academic Services & Advising, in-connection-with the Standards & Standing Committee, may approve academic exceptions to this policy in the case of extenuating circumstances.

Credit Limits by Class Year:

DEGREE/MAJOR	FIRST-YEAR	SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR & SENIOR
B.S.B.A & B.A . (Except Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, 3-2 Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Math, Photonics or Physics)	May register for up to 17 credits without permission. Students may apply for up to two 1-credit courses in a semester (without charge) with a Credit Overload Application (COA)* - up to max of 18 credits.	May register for up to 17 credits without permission. Credit Overload Application & additional charges apply for anything over 17 credits except for automatically exempted courses*
DEGREE/MAJOR	FIRST-YEAR	SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR & SENIOR
B.S. & B.A. in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, 3-2 Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Science, Math, Photonics or Physics and B.S. in Neuroscience	May register for up to 18 credits without permission. Students may apply for up to two 1-credit courses in a semester (without charge) with a Credit Overload Application (COA)* - up to max of 19 credits.	May register for up to 18 credits without permission. Credit Overload Application & additional charges apply for anything over 18 credits except for automatically exempted courses*

Notes:

* First Semester, First-Year Students may be placed in up to two 1-credit courses based on registration at Orientation and will be waived from completing a Course Overload Application (COA).

**The overload rate is per credit and is determined each academic year.

***The following One-credit courses are exempt from overload charges:

APL 090 (IDEAS - Democratic Education)
CAT 101 (Chapel Choir)
VPD 357 (Dance Company)
VPD 358 (Dance Company Production)
VPM 133 (Collegiate Chorale)
VPM 134 (Concert Ensemble)
VPM 135 (Music Technology Ensemble)
VPM 139 (Guitar Ensemble)
VPT 225 (Play Production)
Student Name *

First Name Last Name
Student ID # *
Class Year *
Date *

Month Day Year
Cell Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Stonehill Email *
Current Major and/or Concentration 1 *
Current Major and/or Concentration 2 (if applicable)
Current Cumulative GPA (get from myAudit) *
Previous Semester's GPA (get from myAudit)
Semester intending to overload *
Reason for requesting a credit overload *
CRN # 1 (of course wanting as an overload)
Course # 1 (of course wanting as an overload) *
Course Title 1 (of course wanting as an overload) *
# Credits 1 (of course wanting as an overload) *
CRN # 2 (of course wanting as an overload)
Course # 2 (of course wanting as an overload)
Course Title 2 (of course wanting as an overload)
# Credits 2 (of course wanting as an overload)
Waivers of credit overload fees: for courses not automatically exempted (above) may be requested by students via the following process:

Step 1: The student will submit a written request for a waiver to the appropriate Dean of School listing the course that will cause the overload and that briefly describes why they must overload to meet the curricular requirements of their degree, including what prohibits them from taking the course in another semester.

Step 2: The waiver request will then be reviewed by the appropriate Dean of School. If the Dean of School supports the waiver, it is forwarded to the Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for approval. The Vice President for Finance and Treasurer will inform the student and appropriate Dean, in writing, of the final determination of the overload waiver request.

Note: Overload fee waivers for 3 and 4-credit courses will not normally be granted.

Appeal Process:

Students whose request for a waiver is not supported by the Dean of School may appeal that decision to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. In this case, if the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs supports the waiver, it is submitted to the Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for approval. The Vice President for Finance and Treasurer will inform the student and appropriate Dean, in writing, of the final determination of the overload waiver request.
Once you click submit a copy will be sent to the email you listed above. Please print, sign, and have your advisor sign the form. Then return it to the Registrar's Office, Duffy 112.
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