Taking More than 3 Courses Per Term

collegestudent1357
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:00:43 +0000

Hi,

I understand that the UW runs on a trimester system, or 3 quarters, and most students take only 3 classes per term. So if each class is 5 credits, then by the end of the year, they will have 45 credits.

My question is: am I allowed to take 4 classes per term in my freshman year?

If so, would that be too much coursework compared to the others? Would I be too stressed out?

By the way, I am a freshman majoring in computer engineering.

Thanks.