The College and schools set a maximum number of units in which a student may enroll. Students must petition to enroll in excess units.
Undergraduate Students
Study list unit limits for the College and each school appear below. A petition is required to request excess units; submit petition at the appropriate College or school advising office.
| College or School | Units |
|---|---|
| School of the Arts and Architecture | 20 |
| School of Education and Information Studies | 20 |
| Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science | 21 |
| College of Letters and Science | 19 |
| Herb Alpert School of Music | 20 |
| School of Nursing | 20 |
| Meyer and Renee Luskin School of Public Affairs | 19 |
| Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health | 20 |
| School of Theater, Film, and Television | 19 |
Graduate Students
Effective fall 2023, the study list is limited to 22 enrolled units, except for an individual degree program that allows a different limit. Students should contact the department adviser if they encounter a study list unit limit and wish to request excess units. In all cases, students are cautioned not to enroll in a course they do not expect to actually attend.