Academic Standards SEMESTER CREDIT HOUR The semester credit hour is defined as one clock hour of class per week for a sixteen-week semester, or its equivalent. The number of clock hours of laboratory work will vary with the requirements of the course. It is the student’s responsibility to take courses in sequence and at the proper level.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS A student who has completed less than 30 semester hours is classified as a freshman. A student who has completed 30 or more semester credit hours and has not received a degree is classified as a sophomore. A student who has completed 60 or more semester credit hours is classified as a junior. A student who has completed 90 hours or more is considered a senior. A student may also be classified as a full-time student or a part-time student according to the criteria listed below: Full-time student: 1. During the Regular Semester: a. Any student registered for twelve (12) or more semester credit hours is defined as a full-time student. 2. During the Summer Terms: a. Any student registered for six (6) or more semester credit hours each term is defined as a full-time student. b. See Veterans Information for classification of veterans. c. See Financial Aid Information for requirements for students receiving financial aid. Part-time student: 3. During the Regular Semester: a. Any student registered for less than twelve (12) semester credit hours is defined as a part-time student. b. See Veterans Information for classification of veterans. c. See Financial Aid Information for requirements for students receiving financial aid. 4. During the Summer Terms: a. Any student registered for less than six (6) semester hours is defined as a part-time student. b. See Veterans Information for classification of veterans. c. See Financial Aid Information for requirements for students receiving financial aid.
COURSE LOAD Students who are employed or who plan to seek employment are cautioned to consider carefully the amount of college work they attempt in relation to the number of hours they are employed each week and to the student activities in which they participate. A student who overloads in these areas is likely to have scholastic difficulties. For most courses a minimum of two hours of preparation outside class is necessary for each hour of class time. In order to determine a practical course load, students should meet with a counselor or the appropriate program advisor. In general, students should not exceed 18 semester hours per semester (fall and spring). The suggested course load for students enrolled during a summer semester should not exceed 9 semester hours per term. The College reserves the right to limit the course load carried by any student. NOTE: Enrollment in mini semesters (winter and summer) count towards the semester credit hour limit.
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