<p>I've read some conflicting reports ranging from 16-19 credits, anyone have a definite answer?</p>
<p>It depends on your school. For Engineering, it's 18. For Arts and Sciences, it's 16. Remember, this applies to the entire year, not just first semester.</p>
<p>The capacity to overload exists. Depending on your first semester gpa, you can overload to around 21 credits or even 24 with research.</p>