Course Load
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 that 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:
Academic Semester | Maximum Hours |
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Fall Semester | 18 semester hrs. |
Spring Semester | 18 semester hrs. |
Summer Semester | 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 a request form. Students can schedule advising appointments through myLSSC under the Student Resources card.