course load
noun
: the total of high school or college courses someone is taking
I have a light/full course load this semester.
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Cost has been a big barrier for Marisa Pizano, who reduced her summer course load at Cal State Channel Islands and switched to online classes in order to care for her three children.
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Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
That would save them $490 per credit hour compared to out-of-state tuition — or close to $15,000 a year for a full-time course load.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Learn about the Student of the Week nominees: Heidi Lutz-Buford, Oldham County High School: Heidi has taken a very demanding advanced placement and dual-credit course load and has a 4.0 unweighted cumulative GPA.
—The Courier-Journal, 29 Mar. 2024
Heidi Lutz-Buford, Oldham County High School: Heidi has taken a very demanding advanced placement and dual-credit course load and has a 4.0 unweighted cumulative GPA.
—The Courier-Journal, 25 Mar. 2024
Academically Sam is top-notch with a 4.0 GPA and full IB diploma course load and a perfect 36 score on his ACT exam.
—Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Jan. 2024
The rising fashion star fronts Victoria Secret PINK's new spring campaign, featuring statement loungewear, knit tops and workout sets galore
Balancing a full course load at University of Southern California with a modeling career is not an easy feat — but Natalia Bryant handles it with grace.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
Still, even for a lifelong overachiever, the dueling demands of a red-hot career and a full course load were taxing.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
Weighing all legal options Remus graduated from their new high school a year early, thanks to taking an accelerated course load.
—USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
That would save them $490 per credit hour compared to out-of-state tuition — or close to $15,000 a year for a full-time course load.
—Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Learn about the Student of the Week nominees: Heidi Lutz-Buford, Oldham County High School: Heidi has taken a very demanding advanced placement and dual-credit course load and has a 4.0 unweighted cumulative GPA.
—The Courier-Journal, 29 Mar. 2024
Heidi Lutz-Buford, Oldham County High School: Heidi has taken a very demanding advanced placement and dual-credit course load and has a 4.0 unweighted cumulative GPA.
—The Courier-Journal, 25 Mar. 2024
Academically Sam is top-notch with a 4.0 GPA and full IB diploma course load and a perfect 36 score on his ACT exam.
—Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Jan. 2024
The rising fashion star fronts Victoria Secret PINK's new spring campaign, featuring statement loungewear, knit tops and workout sets galore
Balancing a full course load at University of Southern California with a modeling career is not an easy feat — but Natalia Bryant handles it with grace.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
Still, even for a lifelong overachiever, the dueling demands of a red-hot career and a full course load were taxing.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023
Weighing all legal options Remus graduated from their new high school a year early, thanks to taking an accelerated course load.
—USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
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“Course load.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20load. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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