Hey guys,
I know there are previous threads on this but I can't seem to find one about 7 courses asides from engineering. Does anyone know if the faculty of science would allow for a 4th year student to overload two extra courses in their last term? I have well over the 7.0 gpa required in the previous term - and was just wondering if anyone has done this or knows anything about it?
Thanks!

you cant have over 40 units per 2 terms. so I guess you can have as many courses in those limits. cheers.

Originally Posted by AngryBean

you cant have over 40 units per 2 terms. so I guess you can have as many courses in those limits. cheers.

Completely wrong. You can go up to as high as 8 courses per term; however, I'm not sure how likely it is that you'll be allowed to do this in science. Speak to your academic advisor.

Completely wrong. You can go up to as high as 8 courses per term; however, I'm not sure how likely it is that you'll be allowed to do this in science. Speak to your academic advisor.

How was I wrong exactly? Can you not take 40 unites per academic year?

Originally Posted by AngryBean

Completely wrong. You can go up to as high as 8 courses per term; however, I'm not sure how likely it is that you'll be allowed to do this in science. Speak to your academic advisor.

How was I wrong exactly? Can you not take 40 unites per academic year?

Overloading. 37-40 is pretty standard for engineering for example. If you have good academic standing getting an overload for over 40 units is very possible

I think you should be able to as I am assuming it is your last year. I remember an academic advisor telling me that students who are in there graduating year are given the permission to overload.

I'm in second year and I'm overloading with 22units and 7 courses this semester so I don't see why you wouldn't be able to. All you have to do is e-mail your course co-ordinater and they'll grant the permission.

Originally Posted by AngryBean

Completely wrong. You can go up to as high as 8 courses per term; however, I'm not sure how likely it is that you'll be allowed to do this in science. Speak to your academic advisor.

How was I wrong exactly? Can you not take 40 unites per academic year?

I'm taking 42 units this year... your argument is invalid

Originally Posted by chappy89

I'm taking 42 units this year... your argument is invalid

Imposible'. That must be some sort of exception for your program, or I got numbers mixed up. Sue me.

Originally Posted by AngryBean

Imposible'. That must be some sort of exception for your program, or I got numbers mixed up. Sue me.

you know... i think i will. You'll be hearing from my lawyers.

We have something called a course calendar that lies out alot of rules.

Simple google search as I know eng and science rules may be different. Many program in eng require 6 courses anyways s whats another one eh

Students who wish to take more courses than recommended for a single level of their program may do so if their Cumulative Average on completion of the previous Fall/Winter session is at least 7.0. Students registered in the final level of their program are permitted to overload by up to six additional units in order to become eligible to graduate.

Doesnt specify 3 per term sso overload by 6 in one term for 7 courses

Originally Posted by gingybb

Hey guys,
Does anyone know if the faculty of science would allow for a 4th year student to overload two extra courses in their last term?

your social life, though

Originally Posted by MacPack

We have something called a course calendar that lies out alot of rules.

Simple google search as I know eng and science rules may be different. Many program in eng require 6 courses anyways s whats another one eh



Doesnt specify 3 per term sso overload by 6 in one term for 7 courses

Yeah, nobody seems to consult the course calendar
And as a general rule, there's one set of rules for engineering and another set for everyone else. Don't assume that because something is/isn't done in engineering that it will be the same in your program.

Note that it specifies that you are allowed to overload up to 6 additional units in order to become eligible to graduate...if you would be eligible without, then I don't think you're allowed.
Also, if you take 7 in one term and 3 in the other, I'm fairly certain that doesn't count as overloading over the term, but you should double-check to make sure.