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"Course load" refers to the number of courses students
take each term. The normal course load for a graduate student
is three or four courses, which equals approximately nine
to 12 credits per term. The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization
Service requires that international students take a course
load that is considered full-time by the institution.
Passing grades are typically awarded on a scale of "A"
through "D," and "F" indicates a failing
grade for a course. An average grade of "B" is usually
the minimum required for completion of a graduate degree program.
Other grading systems may include a grade-point scale from
0 to 3, 4, or 5; pass/fail; high pass/low pass; or other variations.
Credit, course load, grading systems, and requirements vary
between institutions. Make sure you are aware of the policies
of an individual program and institution before you apply.
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