"Course load" refers to the number of courses students take each
term. The normal course load for a graduate student is three or four
courses, which equals approximately nine to 12 credits per term. The
U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service requires that
international students take a course load that is considered
full-time by the institution.
Passing grades are typically awarded on a scale of "A" through "D,"
and "F" indicates a failing grade for a course. An average grade of
"B" is usually the minimum required for completion of a graduate
degree program. Other grading systems may include a grade-point
scale from 0 to 3, 4, or 5; pass/fail; high pass/low pass; or other
variations.
Credit, course load, grading systems, and requirements vary between
institutions. Make sure you are aware of the policies of an
individual program and institution before you apply. |
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