Classification of Students

A full-time student workload begins at 12 credits*. Students should be mindful of the number of credits needed to earn their degree (128 credits), the minimum number of semesters of full-time residency, and the time to degree completion.

Number of credits**	Time Status Classification
12 credits or more	Full Time
9 - 11.5 credits	Three Quarter Time
6 - 8.5 credits	Half Time
Under 6 credits	Part Time

*Many forms of financial aid are contingent on full-time student attendance. Ordinarily, a student must register for at least twelve credits to be full-time. Students receiving financial aid should verify their full-time status with the Office of Student Accounts, particularly when changing majors.

**Students on academic probation are limited in the number of registered credits or number of courses per semester. Please see the section of this catalog titled Academic Probation and Dismissal for more information.