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What is the maximum credit hours for IU? ›

A typical academic load is 14 to 16 credit hours per term. Students wishing to register for more than 19 credit hours in a given term should have a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above. To enroll in more than 19 credit hours, students must see a Kelley academic advisor for authorization.

Full Semester – Regular Session – August 26 to December 20.

Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Indiana University students are considered full time when they are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of course work; students enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours are considered part-time students. A typical full-time load is approximately 15 credit hours.

It depends on how many quality points they earn for each grade. If the D is in a 1-credit-hour course, the student will earn a 3.76 GPA. If the A is in a 1-credit-hour course, they will earn a 3.3 GPA. Same grades, same total number of credit hours, but different weights based on the credit hours of the course.

Average GPA: 3.76

The average GPA at Indiana University Bloomington is 3.76.

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A credit overload consists of more than 19 credits in Fall or Spring Semester, or more than 20 credits overall in Summer (or more than 6 credits in a 4- week session, or more than 10 credits in a 6- or 8- week session).

The Office of the Registrar restricts undergraduate student enrollment to a maximum of 19 credits per semester.

What is the most credit hours you can take? ›

How Many Classes Should I Take a Semester? Most schools will allow you to take more than 12 credits per semester, and some even recommend that students take 15 credits per semester. In most cases, taking more than 18 credits will require departmental approval.

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution requires at least 120 credits. Some colleges require more. For example, a national survey of credit requirements found that 10% of programs require 124 credits, while 15% require 128 credits.