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

  • Six or more credit hours

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.