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The traditional full-time student load is 16 semester credits. In exceptional cases, permission to enroll in more than 18 semester credits may be obtained from the student's advisor. An additional fee is assessed for course loads beyond 18 credits. To be classified as full time, a student must carry at least 12 semester credits: a student carrying less than 12 credits is part time and pays tuition per credit. The state of Minnesota requires a student to be registered for 15 credits to be classified as full time for state financial aid purposes.
A student's undergraduate enrollment status is based upon the number of credits as indicated below. These credits are used for deferment reporting and financial aid.
| Enrollment Status |
Course Load |
| Full-Time |
12 or more credits |
| 3/4 Time |
9-11 credits |
| 1/2 Time |
6-8 credits |
| Less than 1/2 Time |
5 or fewer credits |