Step 2: The Department Chair will review the request, taking into account the student's academic history, current GPA, and rationale for exceeding the maximum credit load.
Step 3: Upon approval, the Department Chair will provide written authorization to the student, which must be presented to the Office of the Registrar as part of the official enrollment process.
Appeals: Students denied a credit overload request may appeal the decision to the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs (or designee). The decision of the Provost (or designee) is final.
KSU uses the following system for numbering courses to ensure consistency:
100-199 Level Courses: Intended for first-year students. These courses do not carry graduate credit.
200-299 Level Courses: Intended for sophomore students. These courses do not carry graduate credit.
300-399 Level Courses: Intended for junior students. These courses do not carry graduate credit.
400-499 Level Courses: Intended for senior students. These courses do not carry graduate credit.
500-Level Courses: First-year graduate-level courses. Advanced undergraduate students participating in certain programs may enroll in 500-level courses upon the approval and signature of the Director (or Chair) of the appropriate graduate program.
600-699 Level Courses: Graduate-level seminar and independent study courses.
700-799 Level Courses: Graduate-level thesis and research project courses.
Courses numbered 600 through 999 are reserved only for graduate students. Any student who satisfies the prerequisites or obtains the consent of the instructor may enroll in courses at the 100-499 level.
| Subject | Office | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Questions | Office of the Provost | (502) 597-6946 | Michael.Dailey@kysu.edu |