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St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000
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Maximum Course Load


 

It is recommended that the maximum course load for each of the following academic sessions be observed:
Summer
10 credit hours
Fall
18 credit hours
Spring
18 credit hours

Repeated courses count as part of the course load.

Students with a superior scholastic record may be permitted to register for more than the recommended maximum providing they meet the following GPA prerequisites:

  • 2.75 GPA - approved to take 19 hours
  • 3.00 GPA - approved to take 20 hours
  • 3.50 GPA - approved to take 21 hours

Students wishing to take more than 21 hours must receive special permission from the Academic Affairs Office.

A veteran, in order to receive maximum assistance under the Veterans Education Law (G.I. Bill), must carry at least 12 hours of credit per semester.