Academic Load
Your enrollment status is based on how many credit hours you take per semester. We use credit hours to verify your enrollment and for financial aid purposes.
What's considered full-time may differ between enrollment and financial aid. For information regarding your financial aid eligibility, contact the Financial Aid office.
Undergraduate Students
| Status | Fall/Spring Semester Hours | Summer Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 12.0 or more hours | 6.0 or more hours |
| Three-quarter time | 9.0 - 11.9 hours | 4.5 - 5.9 hours |
| Half-time | 6.0 - 8.9 hours | 3.0 - 4.4 hours |
| Part-time | 0.5 - 5.9 hours | 0.5 - 2.9 hours |
Maximum Credit Allowed
Fall/Spring: 17 hours
Summer: 12 hours
If you want to take more than the maximum credit, talk with the chairperson or director from your major department or school. Permission is given based on your academic record. First-semester freshmen students cannot carry more than 17 hours of credit.
Speak with your advisor if you want to enroll in additional hours at another college or university.
Graduate Students
| Status | Fall/Spring Semester Hours | Summer Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 9.0 or more hours | 6.0 or more hours |
| Three-quarter time | 6.0 - 8.9 hours | 4.5 - 5.9 hours |
| Half-time | 4.5 - 5.9 hours | 3.0 - 4.4 hours |
| Part-time | 0.5 - 4.4 hours | 0.5 - 2.9 hours |
Maximum Credit Allowed
Fall/Spring: 15 hours
Summer: 12 hours
If you want to take more than the maximum credit, talk with the chairperson or director from your major department or school.