Overloads allow a student to register for more than the university maximum credit load for the student’s level, which are as follows:

• Undergraduates - 18
• Graduate – 15
• Professional (DVM) – 26)

Overloads can be submitted any time.

Overloads for Graduate students requesting an increase above 18 credits must be directed to the Graduate School for approval.

To enter an Overload:

• Log into ARIESweb.
• Look the student up in the search box.
• Once you are on the student information page, scroll down to the bottom and click on the “Overload Request” link, under the Advisor Student Tools section.
• A email will be generated, address to the Registrar’s Office with the subject of Overload, with the student’s name and CSU ID number populated.
• You will need to supply the maximum credit load the student will be allowed to register for and the term the overload will be applied to.
• Click “Send” to submit the overload.