Doctoral

A full course load for doctoral programs to be no less than 27 units over an academic year (usually 9 units per quarter in Fall, Winter, and Spring), regardless of whether the student enrolls in the summer quarter or not.

Doctoral students on internship or completing their dissertation beyond the 4th year in the program are exempt from the 27-unit requirement, and are considered having a full course load with no less than 3 units per quarter.