Course Overload Petition

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Unit Overload Petition

Eligibility Information

A full–time BFA course load is normally 14 to 16 units.

A full–time MFA, MA or Advanced Certificate of Fine Arts student program is not less than 9 or 12 units depending on the program of study.

A full–time DMA student program comprises about 10 units.

We limit student course loads to no more than 20 units per semester due to the commitment of time, energy and resources a full course load already entails. We recognize that on occasion, students may wish to exceed the 20 units per semester limitation due to unusual circumstances. In that case, you will need to complete the Unit Overload Petition, which must be approved and signed in the following order by your mentor; the dean of your School; the Provost or their designee; and the Registrar.

BFA-1s, InterSchool students, part-time students, and those that had an NC grade at CalArts during or Spring 2021 or Fall 2020 are not eligible to register for more than 20 units.

To see if you are eligible to petition for a unit overload, please answer the below questions:

Are you a BFA-1?*

Yes No

Are you an InterSchool student?*

Yes No

Are you registered to be 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 time student?*

Yes No

Did you receive any NC grades at CalArts in either Spring 2021 or Fall 2021??*

Yes No

Mentor Review

Mentor Approval*

Yes, I approve. No, I do not approve. This student should not enroll in more than 20 units. The student and I discussed an alternative plan. This petition to overload is no longer needed.

Why should the student not take over 20 units? Any other notes you'd like the student to know?

Additional Information*

Mentor Name*

First Name

Last Name

Date*

Dean Review of Unit Overload Petition

Dean Approval*

Yes, I approve. No, I do not approve. This student should not enroll in more than 20 units.

Comments*

Dean Name*

First Name

Last Name

Date*

Asst. Provost Approval

Asst Provost Approval*

Yes, I approve. No, I do not approve. This student should not enroll in more than 20 units.

Courses approved to be added:*

Asst. Provost Name*

First Name

Last Name

Date*

Registrar Processing

Checkbox

STPE complete Approved courses added Requires Course Request Card submission by student Check All

Petition Processed by*

First Name

Last Name

Date*

Unit Overload Petition

BFA-1s, InterSchool students, part-time students, and those that had an NC grade at CalArts during or Spring 2021 or Fall 2020 are not eligible to register for more than 20 units.

Student Information

Mentor Review

Dean Review of Unit Overload Petition

Asst. Provost Approval

Registrar Processing