Recommended College Loads

Below are unit recommendations which vary for students with work and other commitments. Use this as a guideline to help you determine unit load. This does not include time for personal or social activities or sleep!

 

A. Work Hours	B. Recommended Class Units	C. Minimum Study Hours	Minimum Total Weekly Hours
0-15	16 units	24	A+B+C = 40-55 hours/week
16-20	12 units	18	A+B+C = 46-50 hours/week
21-30	9 units	14	A+B+C = 44-53 hours/week
31-40	6 units	9	A+B+C = 46-55 hours/week
Over 40	3 units	5	A+B+C = 48 hours/week

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