Student Load/Credit Hours
Credit hours are awarded on a semester basis. A student can complete a degree program in four semesters by successfully completing 15 credit hours of required coursework each semester. A student may choose, due to personal circumstances, to extend completion time. The following is a guide for all semesters used for tuition and financial aid purposes:
| Full-time | 12+ credit hours |
| Three-quarter time | 9-11 credit hours |
| Half-time | 6-8 credit hours |
Students receiving benefits through Veterans Affairs should contact Military & Veteran Services for information regarding the VA calculation of their course load.