LSSC operates on a year-round academic plan and courses are designated by semester hours of credit. In most instances, a three-semester hour course meets for three hours per week. However, certain courses which require laboratory work or skill practice may meet for more hours per week than the number of semester hours credit the course carries.

The maximum hours a student is allowed to enroll per semester are as follows:

Maximum Hours

Academic Term	Maximum Hours
Fall Term	18 semester hrs.
Spring Term	18 semester hrs.
Summer Term (A, AE, B)	13 semester hrs.

Dual Enrollment students may have differing credit maximum loads detailed in the annual Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement.

Any student wishing to obtain approval for additional credits beyond the maximum must have a 3.0 GPA, meet with an Academic Advisor, and submit the electronic request form, which will be provided at the time of the academic advising appointment.