Classes and Planning

How to Request Additional Units

Undergraduate students have an unit enrollment cap which is based upon their major, level, and academic standing. Students may request additional units beyond their maximum allotment by submitting an online additional unit authorization request. The approved request must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar prior to the end of the Add/Drop Period.

Unit caps for undergraduate students are as follows:

  • Students in Senior Standing or 2nd degree: 20 units
  • Business majors (All Levels): 20 units
  • Sustainable Hospitality majors (All Levels): 20 units
  • All other undergraduate majors: 18 units

Please submit the online additional unit authorization request. Your advisor will review and forward any approved requests to the Registrar's Office for processing. You will receive email notification from the Registrar's Office when the update has been completed in OASIS and you are able to enroll in additional course(s).

Additional Unit Authorization (online form)

Students pursuing graduate degrees or credentials

Graduate students may only enroll in a maximum of 12 units, while credential students may enroll in a maximum of 20 units. Students requesting additional units beyond their maximum allotment may meet with their advisor/program coordinator to obtain permission to exceed this cap. An approved Additional Unit Authorization Form must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar prior to the end of the Add/Drop Period.

Please submit the additional unit authorization form to your advisor/program coordinator via CSUMB email. Your advisor/program coordinator will review and forward any approved forms to the Registrar's Office for processing. You will receive email notification from the Registrar's Office when the update has been completed in OASIS and you are able to enroll in additional course(s).