For the first semester of the 113th academic year, students who wish to take more or fewer credits than the standard limit must apply for a credit overload or underload according to the university’s “Course Selection Guidelines.”
Application Period: 2024/8/1-2024/9/25
Application Method: Online application via the Academic Information System: Campus Information System → Academic Affairs System → Input Program → (Application & Feedback) Credit Overload/Underload Application
Eligibility:
  1. Students whose GPA in the previous semester meets one of the following conditions and whose application is approved may take up to 3 additional credits:
  1. Students in the four-year, two-year technical, and two-year vocational programs must have a GPA of 70, no withdrawal records, and no failing grades.
  2. Graduate students must have a GPA of 80, no withdrawal records, and no failing grades.
  3. Students in the top 50% of their department and year, with no withdrawal records and no failing grades.
  4. Students with one failing grade, no withdrawal records, and an average GPA of 85 or above.
  5. Students with one failing grade, no withdrawal records, and are in the top 20% of their department and year.
  1. Students pursuing a minor, double major, or facing special circumstances may exceed the credit limit with approval from their department head and the Dean of Academic Affairs, with a maximum total of 33 credits.
  2. In special circumstances, students may apply to reduce their credit load with the approval of their advisor and department head, but they must take at least one course.
  3. Undergraduate students who serve in the military during their studies may apply for flexible credit adjustments.
Credit Limits per Semester by Program (excluding overload/underload credits):
  • Four-year program: 12-27 credits for 1st-3rd year, 6-27 credits for 4th year
  • Two-year technical/vocational programs: 10-27 credits for 1st year, 6-27 credits for 2nd year
  • Graduate programs: 6-13 credits for 1st year, at least one course for 2nd year
  • Extended students: Must take at least one course, up to 27 credits.
Important Notes
  1. After the application is approved, students must add or drop courses online before the course adjustment deadline.
  2. Students reducing credits should carefully calculate if they have enough credits to graduate on time.
  3. Students who do not comply with credit regulations and do not apply for a credit overload/underload will be considered as having incomplete course selection and will be handled according to the university’s rules and regulations.
  4. For inquiries, please contact the Registrar’s Office at extensions 2009, 2010, 2012, or 2016, or email your questions to course@stu.edu.tw
【Affairs Announcement】 Credit Overload/Underload Application for the First Semester of the 113th Academic Year