It might also work to be in only one class, allowing you to still have your normal job, etc. I think the main thing would be to show the department/professor th

It might also work to be in only one class, allowing you to still have your normal job, etc. I think the main thing would be to show the department/professor that you can cut it at the university. If you can get a research job and take class(es), you're practically a grad student already :)