The full-time student load at the graduate level is 6 semester credits for academic and financial aid purposes. Additional fees are assessed dependent on the number of credits a student is taking.
A student's graduate enrollment status is based upon the number of credits as indicated below. These credits are used for deferment reporting and financial aid.
Course Load
Enrollment Status |
Course Load |
Full-Time |
6 or more credits |
3/4 Time |
5 credits |
1/2 Time |
3-4 credits |
Less than 1/2 Time |
Fewer than 3 credits |