A semester hour is the unit of measure for credit purposes. Should a student drop to zero credit hours, the student will be considered withdrawn from the College. The normal full-time course load each semester is 12 to 18 credit hours. The typical credit class load for a student expecting to graduate in two years is 16 credit hours per semester. NMJC students who demonstrate reasonably high levels of academic achievement and who desire to take more than 18 credit hours per semester must receive documented permission from the Vice President for Instruction.
NMJC will limit the maximum student load to 12 credit hours or less if a student is attending another college. A student who is enrolled for a maximum of four credit hours or less at another institution may petition the appropriate dean for permission to register for an overload based on superior academic achievement. However, in no case shall the maximum overall hours exceed 18 credit hours at both institutions. Students may petition the appropriate dean for permission to register for an overload. The above regulations will apply even though a student may be auditing a course at another institution.