<p>I'm currently a freshman at Northwestern University. A full courseload here is 4 credits a quarter. 1 hard-core class is normally 1 credit. For example I am taking:
Organic Chemistry, French, Linear Algebra/Multivariable Calculus, Freshman Seminar, and Orchestra. All of those courses are 1 credit courses except for Orchestra, which is 0.5 credits.</p>
<p>I completed 5 credits Fall Quarter. I am taking 4.5 Credits this quarter and am planning all taking 4.5 credits during spring quarter for a total of 13 credits. I also have 8 credits from AP tests. For a total of 21 credits by the end of my freshman year. Does the 24 credit policy apply to schools like Northwestern who have very different credit schemes?</p>
<p>The 24 credit policy does not apply to schools with unique credit systems like Northwestern, Brown, and other similar schools. If you have completed a year of work at Northwestern you are eligible to apply for transfer to JHU.</p>
<p>Before transferring to JHU, my S spent a term at a top LAC which counted each semester course as 1 unit. However, if you searched their Registrar website/transcript description, they did specify that they considered each unit the equivalent of 4 credits in the system more commonly in use at other colleges/universities.</p>
<p>So you might search or call the Registrar's office to see what they believe each 1 credit at your school equates to on the "1 class hour = 1 credit" system used at most places.</p>