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Course Loads
The normal course load for students wishing to graduate in eight semesters
is 16 credits per semester. To remain in good standing, all students are
expected to register for and complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
The maximum load is 18 credits, including music performance and all
practica. A student requests permission to
carry more than 18 credits in a semester (or fewer than 12 credits) by submitting
a written request to the registrar for action by the Committee on
Academic Standing. The College charges a fee for credits in excess of 18 (see
deadline under Dates to Remember).
Some first-semester first-year students may be advised to enroll for fewer than 16 credits.
Normal Progress
A student's normal progress is based on the number of credits earned
at Grinnell and the cumulative grade point average. A student is making
normal progress toward graduation if he or she has earned the credits and cumulative grade
point average listed below by the end of each specific semester at Grinnell.
| First Semester | | Second Semester | |
| Credits | GPA | Credits | GPA |
| First-year Student* | 12 | 1.70 | 28 | 1.80 |
| Second-year Student | 44 | 1.90 | 60 | 2.00 |
| Third-year Student | 76 | 2.00 | 92 | 2.00 |
| Fourth-year Student | 108 | 2.00 | 124 | 2.00 |
*Some first-semester students may be advised to enroll for fewer than 16 credits.
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