Academic Load and Classification

The following outlines the status of a student based on the number of semester hours he/she is registered for:

Full-time— 12 or more semester hours.

Part-time— Less than 12 semester hours.

A student may not enroll in more than 19 semester hours at one time (nine semester hours during the summer) without approval from an Academic Advisor. Students required to maintain a specific academic load to be eligible for various types of financial assistance or other programs should contact the Financial Aid Office for regulations regarding the necessary course load.

First year or freshman —A student who has earned 0 to 29 semester hours of credit.

Second year or sophomore —A student who has earned between 30 to 59 semester hours of credit.