Taking More than 3 Courses Per Term

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Washington
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>I understand that the UW runs on a trimester system, or 3 quarters, and most students take only 3 classes per term. So if each class is 5 credits, then by the end of the year, they will have 45 credits.</p>

<p>My question is: am I allowed to take 4 classes per term in my freshman year?</p>

<p>If so, would that be too much coursework compared to the others? Would I be too stressed out?</p>

<p>By the way, I am a freshman majoring in computer engineering.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>I guess you already know that there are only a few classes in the C.E. curriculum which are 5 credits. That means that most of the time you will HAVE to take 4 classes a quarter.</p>

<p>My recommendation: don’t take 4 technical classes. One math, one science, and MAYBE one computer science or something like that are enough technical classes for one quarter. So consider taking some humanities stuff.</p>

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<p>okay. thank you.</p>