PETITION FOR UNIT LOAD LIMITATION

Unit Limitations

A normal class load is 15 units.  Twelve units is the minimum number required for classification as a full-time student.  Unit limitations are applied as follows:

Fall and Spring Semesters:

• Students are restricted to a maximum load of 18 units.  • Mission Early College High School (MECHS) students are restricted to 15 units. • High school students (not part of MECHS) are restricted to 8 units.

Winter Session:

• Students, including MECHS and high school students, are restricted to a maximum load of 6 units.  

Summer Session:

• Students, including MECHS and high school students, are restricted to a maximum load of 9 units.

Petition Requirements

A student may petition to exceed term unit limitations.  To be eligible for a unit limitation override, students are required to: 

  1. Meet with their counselor to discuss the request. 
  2. Have completed at least 12 units.
  3. Not withdraw from more than one class.
  4. Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for a unit limitation override.  

Preparing Your Petition

Re-Admit Student?  If you are returning to Mission College after more than one year of absence, complete the CCC Apply in order to renew your admissions application and register for classes. 

Connect with a Mission College Counselor in person or virtually to discuss your petition.  Please complete this petition when you meet with a counselor.  To connect with a counselor, click here.

External Transcripts?  If you would like to have your GPA and units requirements reviewed through an external (non-Mission College) transcript, please submit your official transcript to the Admissions & Records Office.

Questions? Contact the Admissions Office at (408) 855-5000. 

Student Information

Student Name*
A Photo ID is required to process this request*
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Term

I am petitioning the unit load limitation for the following term:*
Example: ACC 052; CRN: 10066; 3 units
For Spring 2024, I am petitioning to enroll in more than:*
Example: MAT 010; CRN: 33340; 4 units

Student Statement

Please list the courses you are requesting to enroll in:

example: BIO 010
Add Another Course*
example: BIO 010
Add Another Course #2*
example: BIO 010
Add Another Course #3*
example: BIO 010

Signatures & Authorization

By submitting this form, I declare under penalty of perjury that the statements and information submitted on this form are true and correct.  I understand that I need to connect with a counselor to discuss and complete this petition.

Counselor Review

Has the student completed at least 12 units? *
Has the student withdrawn from no more than one course?*
Has the student maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA?*
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Counselor agrees with courses the student has listed.*

Recommended Schedule

example: BIO 010
Add Another Course
example: BIO 010
Add Another Course
example: BIO 010
Add Another Course
example: BIO 010
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