Credit Maximums

A full-time student is one who is registered for at least 12 credits/billable hours or the equivalent (except winter session). 

A student planning to take 19 or more credits in a semester must obtain the written permission of the academic deans in his or her declared program of study. 

CCBC encourages a student who is employed to take a reduced credit load so he or she can successfully pursue both school and employment. 

A student who is employed on a full-time basis is encouraged to take no more than two courses in a regular semester. 

A student who plans to enroll in more than 14 credits during summer or 7 credits in a winter session must obtain written permission from the academic dean of his or her declared program of study.