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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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