How many credits per semester is considered a "rigorous courseload"?

entomom
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:17:51 +0000

The rigor or the course load depends on the number of credits AND what courses you’re taking. For instance, many science labs may be only 1 unit, but take a lot of time and effort. Also, you have to consider the level of the courses (eg. survey vs. upper division) and other possible factors (eg. a selective creative writing seminar that is based on a submitted piece of writing).