Academic Load for Master's Programs
The following chart shows the enrollment status for a graduate student according to the number of hours for which he/she is registered per semester or term. This chart functions as a guide to determine status for veteran’s certification. Please note this chart does not determine status for Financial Aid purposes. Students registering for more than 12 credit hours during any semester must have the approval of the appropriate academic dean.
Academic Load | |||||
TERM OF ENROLLMENT | You are considered | You are considered | You are considered | You are considered | You are considered |
| FULL-TIME | THREE-QUARTER TIME | HALF-TIME | LESS THAN HALF-TIME | QUARTER-TIME OR LESS |
| If you are enrolled in the following # of credit hours: | If you are enrolled in the following # of credit hours: | If you are enrolled in the following # of credit hours: | If you are enrolled in the following # of credit hours: | If you are enrolled in the following # of credit hours: |
FALL/SPRING Standard Semester (15-17 weeks) | 9 hours or more | 6.75-8.99 | 4.50-6.74 | 2.26-4.49 | 0.50-2.25 |
SUMMER and all other terms (less than 15 weeks in length) | 3 hours or more | 2.25-2.99 | 1.50-2.24 | 0.76-1.49 | 0.50-0.75 |