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What if I want to take more than 20 credits?

Over 20 Credits Permission - For transfer or academic program
Over 25 Credits Permission - For Professional/Technical programs

2 Year Academic Programs - 
No student may register for more than 20 credits without permission from an advisor/educational planner.

Professional/Technical Programs- Maximum Credit Load, 25 credits
No student may register for more than 25 credits without permission from the Professional/Technical Dean.

If you wish to enroll for more than the maximum credits allowed for your program, you must complete a Petition: Override Maximum Credit Load form and obtain signatures from your advisor/educational planner. You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for your request to be granted.

If you are employed full-time, consider taking a reduced course load. Seek guidance from your advisor/educational planner.

If you are heavily involved in extracurricular activities, you may want to limit yourself to a 12 credit-hour load. Twelve credits is the normal requirement for eligibility in the activity program at GRCC and the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges.