Policy of the Month

BA. Study Loud

The normal time study load of a learner per semester in an undergraduate program ranges from a minimum of 9 credit hours to a maximum of 18 credit hours. In exceptional cases a learner may register for up to 21 credit hours after obtaining permission from the Dean of the respective School and based on a recommendation of the learner’s e-advisor. The special circumstances under which such recommendations may be made include the following: If the learner's cumulative grade point average or semester average is equal to or greater than 3.5 out of 4.00 points scale. If this load will enable the learner to graduate in the semester in question or the following semester. The maximum study load in a summer semester is 6 credit hours. Learners with AGPA of at least 3.5 points or those who will graduate by the end of the summer semester may register for up to 9 credit hours with special permission from the Dean of the concerned school.

MSc. Study Loud:

Learners shall enroll in courses at the beginning of each semester. The enrollment shall take place during the enrollment period after consultation with their e-advisors and as per the procedures outlined in the learner handbook. Learners' enrollment for courses is confirmed and the learner is sent the course material only upon the approval of the e-advisor and the payment for enrolled courses is received by the Accounting Office. The normal time study load of a learner per semester in a graduate program ranges from a minimum of 6 credit hours to a maximum of 12 credit hours. In exceptional cases a learner may register for up to 15 credit hours after obtaining permission from the Dean of the respective school and based on a recommendation of the learner’s e-advisor. The special circumstances under which such recommendations may be made include the following: If the learner's cumulative grade point average or semester average is equal to or greater than 3.7 out of 4.00 points scale. If this load will enable the learner to graduate in the semester in question or the following semester. The maximum study load in a summer semester is 6 credit hours.