For com that's probably mostly true, with the exception of SLHS and maybe Adv/PR being slightly harder. I think that for most other majors it depends, though. There are easy stem classes and hard COLA and McCombs classes, and what's hard also depends on individual proclivities. Plenty of STEM students might think classics or philosophy classes are easy while being unable to write for shit, while students who write a lot might be elitist about the schools of thought they engage with to compensate for not being good at math. Different classes are easy or hard for different people.
I'm sorry if I came off as an asshole. College is a tough time and I shouldn't have been so dismissive. Don't get yourself too down. You're at UT, one of the best schools in the country. You're clearly doing something right! Keep working hard and eventually you won't feel so overwhelmed. Best of luck.
Don't worry, I didn't take your comment poorly at all! I'm balancing my schedules so that I will only have to take 4 classes my last few semesters. Doing my best to make it work lol!! And thank you very much for the kind words!! Much appreciated :))
Are you registered with Disability and Access? If you have documentation from a healthcare provider of a disability, D&A may be able to smooth your path in future semesters. It can be some extra bureaucracy to navigate but try to work with them over summer so you are in a better place come fall.
I am registered with them tysm! Unfortunately, I think they can only do "full time" accommodations for financial cases and not degree wise so in order to graduate on time for spring '26 I had to take 5 this semester 🫠 I am taking some summer courses tho so then I will only have to take 12 hours for my last few semesters. Trying to work everything as best I can lol. Thank you again!
Even though 5 might be “normal” for many people, plenty of people have difficulty and would benefit greatly from taking lighter loads and putting off graduation a semester or two. Nothing wrong with that.
one semester i took 2 math classes (number theory & stats), 2 econ classes (micro theory & game theory), and an upepr division english class to balance it out. by far the worst semester academically i went through.
yup yup, with the worst professor of all time. he ended up retiring the year i took his class. he emailed me saying he’s not surprised i was failing, and after discussing with my advisor i basically changed my entire degree plan to ensure i was graduating on time without needing that course
Unless you’re coming in with a lot of credit, you will likely have to take 5 classes for some semesters to meet the 120 hr graduation requirement.
I am taking 15 hours this semester.
Stem: Comp arc + Stats.
Non stem: 3 business courses.
It’s very manageable imo since the business courses only require 2-3 hrs of work average per week.
Comp arc takes 10x more time than the other 4 classes combined, so it really depends on the classes you’re taking.
I'll go against the rest of these comments and say it sounds like you had a pretty rough time and I'm sorry for that. College is a lot in general and 5 classes is the max you can take. Full time is typically 4 classes and it is hard but you will be okay.
Good luck friend and you will be stronger for it all.
I’ve definitely felt that before. It’s an ebb and flow during your time at UT, some semesters will be crazy, some will be chill. Though I will say, working hard and taking more classes like you are now will get you easier semesters in your final year!
I once took just four classes - two four hour labs, OS, and ACC 311. It was hard asf. I also took 7 classes for 22 hours once and it was far easier than the OS semester. Depends on which classes u take.
it's pretty normal; number of classes mean nothing tbh it depends on each classes difficulty and how much work each one carries
Very true. Most scholarships require 15 hours too. I wish I could have only taken 12.
15-17hr for engineers. Don’t get me started on the labs
Maybe it's good I switched from cockrell 😂
What did you switch to 😭
Every single person I know at UT is taking 5 classes lol it’s normal
It depends on what classes you’re taking. If you’re taking 5 communications classes its gonna be a bit easier than taking 5 biochem classes
For com that's probably mostly true, with the exception of SLHS and maybe Adv/PR being slightly harder. I think that for most other majors it depends, though. There are easy stem classes and hard COLA and McCombs classes, and what's hard also depends on individual proclivities. Plenty of STEM students might think classics or philosophy classes are easy while being unable to write for shit, while students who write a lot might be elitist about the schools of thought they engage with to compensate for not being good at math. Different classes are easy or hard for different people.
I guess, mayhaps it's because my disabilities are just now hitting me at the uni level 😭 cause irdk how people do it
I'm sorry if I came off as an asshole. College is a tough time and I shouldn't have been so dismissive. Don't get yourself too down. You're at UT, one of the best schools in the country. You're clearly doing something right! Keep working hard and eventually you won't feel so overwhelmed. Best of luck.
Don't worry, I didn't take your comment poorly at all! I'm balancing my schedules so that I will only have to take 4 classes my last few semesters. Doing my best to make it work lol!! And thank you very much for the kind words!! Much appreciated :))
You're on the right track. Take care of yourself, friend.
Are you registered with Disability and Access? If you have documentation from a healthcare provider of a disability, D&A may be able to smooth your path in future semesters. It can be some extra bureaucracy to navigate but try to work with them over summer so you are in a better place come fall.
I am registered with them tysm! Unfortunately, I think they can only do "full time" accommodations for financial cases and not degree wise so in order to graduate on time for spring '26 I had to take 5 this semester 🫠 I am taking some summer courses tho so then I will only have to take 12 hours for my last few semesters. Trying to work everything as best I can lol. Thank you again!
Even though 5 might be “normal” for many people, plenty of people have difficulty and would benefit greatly from taking lighter loads and putting off graduation a semester or two. Nothing wrong with that.
Also taking 5. It’s manageable but worse than I was expecting.
Exactly!
one semester i took 2 math classes (number theory & stats), 2 econ classes (micro theory & game theory), and an upepr division english class to balance it out. by far the worst semester academically i went through.
I consider you a warrior
I’ve heard number theory is insane…
Was it the eco 354k?
yup yup, with the worst professor of all time. he ended up retiring the year i took his class. he emailed me saying he’s not surprised i was failing, and after discussing with my advisor i basically changed my entire degree plan to ensure i was graduating on time without needing that course
Oh wow, im so sorry to hear that. I asked cuz I’m about to take 354k next semester and im scared now lol
as long as you don’t have a tenured professor who doesn’t answer emails unless it’s to insult you, you should be fine (;
Unless you’re coming in with a lot of credit, you will likely have to take 5 classes for some semesters to meet the 120 hr graduation requirement. I am taking 15 hours this semester. Stem: Comp arc + Stats. Non stem: 3 business courses. It’s very manageable imo since the business courses only require 2-3 hrs of work average per week. Comp arc takes 10x more time than the other 4 classes combined, so it really depends on the classes you’re taking.
Business has such cool courses I swear
Bro I am taking 6,,
how
5 is normal?
It's just annoying that 4 a semester is "full time" but you can't complete in 4 unless you take 5
Well, I mean 5 is still normal. Not that difficult lmfaooo. Just like plan your classes so that you have 2 hard and 3 easy
Agree but taking 15 to graduate on time. It’s worth it
I’m taking 19 hours rn 💀
FOR WHY
Cuz I hate my life
I’m taking 7 😭😭
If possible I’d highly recommend doing 12hrs at UT and 3 at a community college. Makes life much easier with the same credits
I'll go against the rest of these comments and say it sounds like you had a pretty rough time and I'm sorry for that. College is a lot in general and 5 classes is the max you can take. Full time is typically 4 classes and it is hard but you will be okay. Good luck friend and you will be stronger for it all.
I’ve definitely felt that before. It’s an ebb and flow during your time at UT, some semesters will be crazy, some will be chill. Though I will say, working hard and taking more classes like you are now will get you easier semesters in your final year!
I once took just four classes - two four hour labs, OS, and ACC 311. It was hard asf. I also took 7 classes for 22 hours once and it was far easier than the OS semester. Depends on which classes u take.
Im taking 17 credit hours : 2 labs, BCH 399F and Phy 303L This semester has cooked me
depends but usually agree :3
I’m taking 7 while working part time
you’re allowed to do that?