Requirement for Academic Overload

Roxbury Community College’s physical campus is closed for the holidays and scheduled maintenance from Monday, 12/22/2025 – Sunday, 1/4/2026. Normal business hours resume on Monday, 1/5/2025. Students enrolled in winter session classes should visit their courses in Canvas for information and support instructions. The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center is closed from Tuesday, 12/23/22025 – Saturday, 12/27/2025, on Monday, 12/29/2025, and on Thursday, 1/1/2026. The Center is otherwise open for high school track and previously scheduled activities. Please visit the Reggie Lewis Center’s website calendar for a complete listing of scheduled activities.

The College considers 15 credits per semester to be the threshold for a full courseload. Students who wish to take more than 15 credits in a semester should be in Good Academic Standing. Advising believes that students should have a good grasp of their academics before embarking on a heavy and challenging load. For every 1 credit, 3 hours of outside work is typically required. Hence, for 15 credits, approximately 45 hours of outside work is expected. The College recommends that students register for no more than 8 credits for the optional Winter session.