SCHOLASTIC LOAD

A student must take a minimum of 12 credits a semester to be a full‑time student. Permission to take fewer than 12 credit hours may be obtained in exceptional circumstances with the written approval of the Dean, except for students enrolled in the College of Professional Studies. 

A normal scholastic load is defined by the program outlined in this catalog.

In the Villanova School of Business and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, students with a GPA over 3.0 may sign up for an overload, with registration for the sixth course possible only after the main registration period is over. No special approval would be needed.