Academic Load, Student Status Designations, and Enrollment Limitation
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. Students may enroll in up to nine credit hours per term through the student portal. Permission of the dean is required to enroll in more than nine credit hours per term.
Full-time Enrollment
Half-time Enrollment
- Four to five credit hours
Less than Half-time Enrollment
- Three or fewer credit hours
Note: 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 six credit hours per term.