Full-Time vs. Part-Time Enrollment

How many hours do I need take to be considered a full-time student?

Semester	Full-Time Course Load
Fall	12+ credit hours
Spring	12+ credit hours
Summer	12+ credit hours for full summer semester

However, if you're enrolled in Wintermester or Maymester, you should talk to your campus Admissions and Registrar Office to determine how these sessions might affect your enrollment status.

What is the maximum number of hours I can take?

The College reserves the right to limit the course load of any student.

Students using veteran benefits may have different requirements based on their calculations for rate of pursuit. You should contact the Veterans Resource Center to understand the loads and limits that may apply to your situation.

For more information, see the Catalog.

Semester(s) You're Registering For	Maximum Course Load	Notes
Fall	18 credit hours	To enroll in more than 18 credit hours, you must have approval by the vice president for academic affairs.
Wintermester	3 credit hours	Wintermester hours are considered part of your spring semester hours.
Wintermester + Spring	18 credit hours	Wintermester hours are considered part of your spring semester hours. To enroll in more than 18 credit hours, you must have approval by the vice president for academic affairs.
Spring	18 credit hours	To enroll in more than 18 credit hours, you must have approval by the vice president for academic affairs.
Maymester	3 credit hours	Maymester hours are considered part of your summer semester hours.
Maymester + Summer	17 credit hours	Maymester hours are considered part of your summer semester hours. In this instance, you can take up to 17 credit hours for full summer semester (Maymester hours plus other summer session hours).
Summer	7 credit hours per five-and-a-half week session 14 credit hours for full summer semester	Maymester hours are considered part of your summer semester hours. In this instance, you can take up to 17 credit hours for full summer semester (Maymester hours plus other summer session hours). To enroll in more than 14 credit hours, you must have approval by the vice president for academic affairs.

Updated January 21, 2023