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AUTHORIZATION TO REGISTER FOR CREDIT HOUR OVERLOAD
SUNY Plattsburgh
POLICY
Undergraduate students may enroll for a maximum of 18 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters and a maximum of seven
credit hours for a regular five-week summer or winter session. To take 19-23 credits per semester (or 16-18 in all sessions of one
summer or 8-9 credits in a winter session), students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and file with the Registrar’s Office an
Authorization to Register for Credit Hour Overload form that has been approved by the student’s advisor, chairperson, and dean of
their primary major. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 is required in order to apply for Authorization to take over 23 credits in a
spring or fall, over 18 credits in all sessions of one summer, or over 9 credits in winter session.
Graduate students may enroll for a maximum of 15 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters and a maximum of seven credit
hours for a regular five-week summer or winter session. Permission to exceed this limit must be obtained from the student’s advisor
and department chairperson. Student should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA before permission to register for an overload is
granted. An approved Authorization to Register for Credit Hour Overload form must be on file at the Registrar’s Office.
Student’s Name – Print last name, first name
Student’s NetID
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_________@plattsburgh.edu
Local Address
SUNY Plattsburgh Email
Local or Cell Phone No.
Undergraduate
______ Graduate______ Major(s) _________________________________________
The following would be my complete academic schedule during_______________________________________________
Fall/Spring/Summer Year
NOTE: Courses are NOT added to the student’s schedule from this form. Students must complete the registration
process on Banner Web OR submit a Course Schedule Adjustment form if the credit hour overload is processed after the first week of the
semester. A $20 late course add fee will be assessed if applicable.
Course Subject/Number Course Title Credits
GRAND TOTAL CREDITS_______________
Cumulative GPA is
__________________ as of _______________ (date) (Attach a copy of your academic transcript.)
Reason for overload (must be completed):_________________________________________________________________________
Student’s Signature:
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REQUIRED SIGNATURES
Yes ______ No _____ Academic Advisor: _____________________________________________
Indicate Approval in Email
Date:_________________
Yes _____ No _____ Department Chairperson: ________________________________________
Indicate Approval in Email
Date:_________________
Yes _____ No _____ Dean: _______________________________________________________
Indicate Approval in Email
Date:_________________
Email: registrar@plattsburgh.edu
Distribution: Advisor, Chairperson, Dean, Registrar (original) 0/2020