Students who register for 12 or more credits per semester are classified as full-time students. Students taking 11 or less credit hours during a semester are defined as part-time students. Students receiving financial aid must check with the Financial Aid Office regarding the number of hours which count toward full- and part-time status in the summer.

Students are encouraged to consider their work load, family responsibilities, community commitments, and other demands on their time as they plan and discuss course load with their academic advisor.