Credit Load:

• A full-time undergraduate student must register for a minimum of twelve (12) credits each regular semester to a maximum of sixteen (16) credits.
• Part-time study is under twelve 12 credits.
• Summer credit load is six (6) credits max per session.
• Winter credit load is three (3) credits max.

Overload is defined as registering for more than sixteen (16) credits in a regular semester.

A student can request overload credits but are restricted as follows:

Procedure for requesting overload credits.

1. To request overload a student must fill out the Add/Drop form from the Registrar Office; found online here. 
2. The Registrar will forward the form to the University Advisement Center (UAC) or the appropriate Dean’s Office.
3. The UAC or the Dean’s Office will review, approve/deny, contact the student for more information or register the student.
4. The student will be notified via NJCU email.  

Dean’s Office Contact Information

College of Arts & Science
K 605, deancas@njcu.edu

College of Professional Studies
P 402, cps@njcu.edu

College of Education
P 303, COE@njcu.edu

School of Business
Harborside 2, 200 Hudson Street, Suite 234
schoolofbusiness@njcu.edu

Note: Part time students looking to take additional credits should contact the University Advisement Center for a change in status.

Note: Requests for overload do not include registration in a closed class. Close course enrollment is at the discretion of the department.