As an Arts student, you are eligible to take up to 30 credits over the winter session and 14 credits in the summer session (summer credits are not required).
Credit limits and increases
| Session | Standard Credit Limit | Credit Increase (Maximum) |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Session: Terms 1 & 2 (Sep-Apr) | Term 1 (Sep-Dec): 15 credits *18 credits will be displayed for students seeking to enroll in 5 courses when at least one of them is a 6 credit course. Term 2 (Jan-Apr): 15 credits Total (Sep-Apr): 30 credits | Term 1 (Sep-Dec): 3 extra credits Term 2 (Jan-Apr): 3 extra credits Total (Sep-Apr): 36 credits |
| Summer Session: Terms 1 & 2 (May-Aug) | Total (May-Aug): 14 credits | Term 1 & 2 (May-Aug): 3 extra credits Total (May-Aug): 17 credits |
Credit Limit Considerations in Workday
Because all full year courses are classified under Term 1 in Workday, adding a 6 credit course may push your displayed Term 1 course load to 18 credits, even though you would actually be enrolled in 15 credits.
If you wish to take more than one 6 credit course over the Winter Session, you must submit a credit load adjustment request form.
Requesting a credit load adjustment
A credit load adjustment is a request to re-balance your credit load in Winter Terms 1 and 2 so that you may enroll in full-year courses (6 to 12 credits) without exceeding the maximum credit limit. You should submit this form if you wish to take more than one 6-credit course over the Winter Session.
Requesting a credit increase
Balancing a full course load is challenging, so a credit increase is not usually recommended, particularly if you work or have other responsibilities. If you choose to take a credit increase, you are not eligible for academic concession for issues related to the increased workload.
Please be advised that you will not be eligible for a credit limit increase if your class schedule will exceed more than 6 courses in a term. This will apply only to students who are enrolled in 6 credit courses where your credits are only displayed in Term 1.
Credit increase eligibility requirements
- Credit increases are only permitted after general course registration closes and all students have had a chance to register.
- Credit increases are not granted to accommodate waitlists.
Academic criteria
If you completed at least 24 credits and achieved a sessional average of at least 70% with no fails in the previous winter session, you may apply for a credit limit increase of three credits for the subsequent winter session.
If you completed at least 24 credits and achieved a sessional average of at least 80% with no fails in the previous winter session, you may apply for a credit limit increase of six credits for the subsequent winter session. No more than six courses are permitted per term.
Credit/D/Fail courses
Explore subjects outside of your program by taking a Credit/D/Fail elective course during your undergraduate degree.
Avoid Credit/D/Fail grading if:
- You are a first-year student
- Courses are part of a BFA program
- Courses are part of a professional accreditation or professional program
You cannot apply Credit/D/Fail grading towards your program and degree requirements, including the outside requirement.
Exceptional application of Credit/D/Fail standing
If you used Credit/D/Fail grading for a course that ended in April 2020, it can be used towards program and degree requirements.
How to request Credit/D/Fail grading
With Workday Student, choosing Credit/D/Fail grading for elective courses is no longer a self-service function as it was in the Student Service Centre (SSC).
In order to elect Credit/D/Fail grading for eligible courses, you must submit a Credit/D/Fail Request form prior to the Add/Drop deadline.
If you are planning to request Cr/D/F grading for a course, please make sure that you have reviewed the Bachelor of Arts Credit Requirements and Regulations, and note that the deadline to revert your Cr/D/F grading basis to percentage grading is the same as the last day to drop without a W standing. You will not be able to request Cr/D/F grading, or a reversion to percentage grading after the Add/Drop deadline.
Please note: The Credit/D/Fail Request form will open on June 10, 2024. Initial processing of requests will begin in late July, 2024.
Submission Deadlines for Cr/D/F grading requests
Term 1 Courses: Submissions for Term 1 courses are due by 11:59pm PDT on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Full-Year Courses: Submissions for full-year courses (Term 1 and 2) are due by 11:59pm PDT on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Term 2 Courses: Submissions for Term 2 courses are due by 11:59pm PST on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Please note that Arts Academic Advising will only process requests received before these deadlines.
Restricted courses
Many courses have restricted seats (reserved) and general seats (open to anyone). Some seats in courses may be reserved for students in particular programs or year levels.
Enrolling in graduate courses
If you’d like to register in a graduate-level course as an undergraduate student, you must have completed at least 75% (normally equivalent to 36 credits) of the 300- and 400-level courses required for your bachelor degree, and have a minimum overall average of 76% (B+) in your completed 300- and 400-level courses. Also, you must have completed any necessary course prerequisites.
Submit the Enrolment of Undergraduate Students in Graduate Courses form with permission from the course instructor, UBC Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and Arts Academic Advising.