Pine Technical College
Policy and Procedure

Policy Number:318
Date: 10/1/07 Revision Date:

Division/Department:
Student Affairs Author: Nancy Mach
Subject: Credit Load

Authorities:

Purpose: To support student success and program retention

Policy:
Credit load may vary from 1 to 18 credits in a regular term (Fall and Spring Semesters) depending on a student's interest, ability and external obligations. Generally, full-time is considered 12 credits or more; however, 15-18 credits are needed during regular terms to complete some programs within the shortest possible time frame. Students wishing to take more than 18 credits in a regular term must submit an Academic Petition with the written recommendation of an advisor to enroll in 19 or more credits.

Student must submit an Academic Petition for Summer term if a student intends to register for more than 9 credits.

Procedure:
1. Students discuss with their advisors their intent to register for 19 or more credits.
2. If the advisor approves the request, advisor completes the Academic Petition form.
3. Form is forwarded to the Registrar who lifts the ISRS block and registers the student for the additional credits.
4. Student is notified by e-mail to check registration web page for complete schedule.

Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of the faculty and the Registrar to insure orderly and expeditious process for implementation of this policy.

Dissemination:
This policy will be distributed to all College personnel via the campus intranet, to all students via campus e-mail and published in the student handbook.

Reviewed by Leadership Team: 10/22/07
Reviewed by Faculty Senate: 11/07/07
Reviewed by: Robert L. Musgrove

Approved: Date: 11/07/07