Graduate-level Courses

Many 5000-level courses are available for undergraduates. Some require approval of the advisor and the course instructor. To take a 6000 or higher level course, the student must submit a Permission to take a Course form with the required signatures. To take a 7000 level course, the student must also obtain the signatures of the Graduate Group Chair and the Associate Dean for Education. Taking such a course is a special privilege reserved for particularly capable students.

Note: 50% Rule – Undergraduate students should make sure 50% or more of their enrolled course units (CUs) in any single term satisfy requirements for their undergraduate degree. At no time should a student be taking more than half of their CUs at the graduate-level (5000+ level) in a single term. If more than 50% of enrolled CUs in a term are graduate-level course units, the student is not eligible for undergraduate financial aid in that term. The student may also run into issues with VISA and international compliance. Students should plan carefully with their academic advisors to avoid this scenario.