Non-Degree Student Academic Regulations Credit Load If you are a non-degree student, you may register for a maximum of seven credits each term. Written authorization from your dean/director must be acquired for exception to this policy. When requesting an exception, you may be required to present transcripts and other documents for evaluation. Maximum Credit Limit Ordinarily, non-degree students may accumulate a maximum of 24 credits at Marquette. Authorization from the office of the dean is required before you may exceed this limit. Academic Progress As a non-degree student, you are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress at Marquette University. Your progress in these areas is monitored regularly by the office of the dean/director. The university's policy and procedures governing scholastic censure apply to non-degree students and are exercised as necessary by the colleges. Changing to Degree Status Twenty-four credit hours earned at Marquette University on non-degree status is the maximum that may be applied toward a degree in all disciplines with the exception of nursing, in which only 12 credit hours may be applied. Normally, students who are accepted and enroll with non-degree status must complete at least 12 credits before applying for degree status. A 2.000 grade point average in Marquette University course work is a minimum requirement to be considered for degree status. At the time you petition for degree status, you must comply with all regulations regarding credential submission.