Academic Load

College of Communication Policy

A normal academic load in the College of Communication is four courses (16 credits) per semester, although a student may take up to 18 credits. There are a number of 1- and 2-credit elective courses at Boston University that are available to COM students. These courses usually cannot be counted toward fulfillment of COM degree requirements and should be approved by the student’s advisor in advance. A student must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to carry five courses (20 credits). Sophomore and junior students with a cumulative average of above 3.3 may carry 20 credits at no extra charge. Seniors may carry 20 credits at no extra charge. Freshmen may not carry more than 18 credits.