Max Number of Classes you can take at Penn

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<p>What's the max number of classes that you can take at Penn? And will they charge more if you take more than a certain number of classes?</p>

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<p>No, they don’t charge you more if you take more classes. As for course limits, they depend on the school. In CAS we are limited to 5.5 credits a semester, but that can be raised depending on the circumstance. In Wharton it is 5.5 and 6 I think if you have a certain GPA. For SEAS it is 6.5. A normal load in the College at least is 4 I think, but most of my friends and I take 5, and I went up to 5.5 last semester and will be going up to that again next semester. I think Penn is very manageable if you know how to use your time well and that also depends on what classes you take. I like to be challenged, so I take several challenging courses at the same time, but you don’t have to do that.</p>

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<p>Lower Limit: 3
Upper Limit: I know people taking 7 classes (in M&T though). As long as you show you can handle it, you simply need to ask for permission from your advisor.</p>

<p>4 might be a bit on the lighter side (I took 4 a semester throughout freshman year). I think 5 is pretty standard.</p>