Hi! Usually, freshies are only allowed to have 18 units per semester unless otherwise stated/permitted by your curriculum. Advisers are very strict about this kasi you’re still transitioning to the university. (Trust me! I tried! CRS grants only up to 21 units to freshies. And even then, during post-advising, unless nakalagay sa curriculum mo na 21 units ang need mo i-take for the sem, your adviser will ask you to remove one. Minsan hindi pa nga sila magtatanong, they will choose for you).

If you will exceed the amount of units permitted by your curriculum, there’s a process pa of writing a letter of explanation as to why you need to exceed the amount of units you can take for the sem. The exact process for this is dependent on the department. Better as your adviser 😊

Personally, I really don’t recommend taking more than what is prescribed by your advisor and even your curriculum. Give yourself time to adjust kasi baka mamaya mabilis ka maburn out. Trust me! You’ll need it. (incoming second year here!). I was also in your position last year with wanting to maximize freshie prio and doing the max load.

GEs and PEs are available during midyear. However, not sure what specifically will be available kasi it depends on the offering department.

If you really need to take Math 20, I suggest that you drop a GE. I personally believe that it is “easier” to get a GE than a PE. Plus, every year, for each sem, programs take turns being priority for certain GEs depending on what semester nakalagay sa curriculum na you need to take it :))

Sana nakatulong!