Enrollment Status
Enrollment Status Chart
| LEVEL and TERM | FULL-TIME STATUS | HALF-TIME STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Semester | 12 semester credit hours | 6 semester credit hours |
| Graduate/Seminary Semester | 9 semester credit hours | 5 semester credit hours |
| Graduate Trimester (Online) | 9 semester credit hours | 5 semester credit hours |
| Graduate Quarter (Online) | 6 semester credit hours | 3 semester credit hours |
| Online MBA | 6 semester credit hours | 3 semester credit hours |
| Law Quarter | 10 quarter credit hours | 5 quarter credit hours |
Exceptions to the minimum credit hours for an undergraduate student may be made when:
- 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).
Exceptions to the minimum credit hours for a graduate student may be made when:
- 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 the financial aid office and confer with a financial aid counselor.