Enrollment Status
Enrollment Status Chart by Credit Hours
Student Enrollment status will be reported based on the term hours stated below.
All terms represented in semester credit hours, except when denoted with an * which are in quarter credit hours.
| LEVEL and TERM | FULL-TIME STATUS | THREE-QUARTER STATUS (For Fin. Aid Purpose) | HALF-TIME STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Semester | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Graduate/Seminary Semester | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| Graduate Trimester (Online) | 9 | 7 | 5 |
| Law (Quarters)* | 10* | 8* | 5* |
Exceptions to the minimum credit hours:
Full-Time Equivalent Course List
Undergraduate
- In rare exceptions, a student is registered for internship, practicum, or cooperative education activities that require full-time work and will count toward completion of the student’s degree program (upon the request of a student’s academic dean).
Graduate
- A student is registered for internship, practicum, or cooperative education activities that require full-time work and will count toward completion of the student’s degree program (upon the request of the Dean of the Graduate School).
- A student is completing a thesis or dissertation and is enrolled in a class specifically identified as being for this purpose.
- A student is conducting prospectus research prior to admission to candidacy and is enrolled in a class specifically identified as being for this purpose.
The above exceptions may not apply to a student’s eligibility for financial aid (e.g., scholarships, grants, loans, etc.). A student who has questions concerning the enrollment requirements for his or her financial aid should contact OneStop.