<p>I just wanted to ask about raising the course load limit. Does an adviser look at a particular semester's GPA or does he look at it cumulatively? Is there a chance to appeal if the former is above 3.3 but the cumulative is just a bit short? Thanks.</p>
<p>I mean, I had a 3.1 cumulative GPA going into second semester sophomore year and took six courses anyway. If you can justify to your adviser that you can/should/must take a sixth course, you will likely be allowed.</p>
<p>If you are advised not to do so, however, you should probably listen.</p>