A minimum 12-hour program is required for full-time enrollment. Normally, a student registers for 15 or 16 credit hours of study each semester; however, a student may register for 17 credit hours if he has demonstrated, either in high school or college, an above-average academic record. Those achieving a grade average of at least “B+” may, on approval of the registrar, be permitted to carry 18 credit hours. The 18th credit hour requires an additional tuition payment unless it represents one of the following:

• Choir, Chamber Choir, Orchestra, Music Ensemble, Private Lessons or Group Lessons for beginning students
• Theatre Production courses 105(6), 205(6), 305(6), 405(6), Theatre 209
• Debate 151(2), 251(2), 351(2), 451(2)
• Forensics 161(2), 261(2), 361(2) 461(2)
• Biology 590, 592, 593
• CCA
• Honors Program Seminars

Neither the additional fee nor the special permission for the 18th hour is required for those designated activities in music or theatre production.

Classification of Students       

1   –  25 hours      Freshman 
26 –  55 hours      Sophomore 
56 –  89 hours      Junior 
90 – 124 hours     Senior

Please note: Classification of students is not to be confused with academic probationary limits.