Academic Load and Student Status Designations
Student status is determined by the number of credit hours in which a student is enrolled in a given term. Graduate student status designations are indicated below. Note that to enroll in more than nine credit hours per graduate/MBA, term a student must have permission of the Dean of the School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Full time Enrollment
Half-time Enrollment
- Four to five credit hours
Less than Half-time Enrollment
- Three or fewer credit hours
Notes: In order to remain in compliance with US visa regulations, students on an F1 visa must maintain full-time enrollment status by enrolling in a minimum of 6 credit hours per term.