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Academic Load

To be considered a full-time student, you must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of classes or more. To be considered a part-time student, you must be enrolled in at least six (6) credit hours of classes. Your academic load may not exceed 18 credit hours unless:

It is required by your academic program as listed in the college catalog; or,

You have written approval from the department director or dean.

Tuition cost is the same if you take 13-18 credit hours. However, should your academic load exceed 18 credit hours, you will be charged a per credit hour fee for each excess credit hour of enrollment.