See Glossary of Terms for definitions of the various forms of undergraduate student status.
In the first two semesters of university attendance, students will normally take up to a maximum 5.0 units . In subsequent semesters, students may, with the permission of the Dean, take 5.5 or 6.0 units provided they have achieved all passing marks and a minimum 2.5 GPA in the previous year.
Students should be aware that a considerable amount (an estimated average is two hours of preparation for each hour of class time) of outside preparation is required throughout each term on a sustained basis. Those students who combine family and workplace responsibilities with university study may find it necessary to adjust their course load or to modify non-study commitments to manage effectively.