Classification of Students

Earned Semester Hours
Freshman	less than 30
Sophomore	30-59
Junior	60-89
Senior	90 and over

Full-time/Part-time Status

Fall and Spring Semesters	Undergraduate	Graduate
Full-time	12 or more hours	9 or more hours
3/4 time	9-11 hours	7-8 hours
1/2 time	6-8 hours	5-6 hours
Less than 1/2 time	1-5 hours	1-4 hours
Summer Session*
Full-time	9 hours	7 hours
3/4 time	7-8 hours	6 hours
1/2 time	5-6 hours	4-5 hours
Less than 1/2 time	1-4 hours	1-3 hours

*The above specifications apply only to eight-week courses. For the specifications which apply to four- or six-week session courses or a combination, consult the Office of the Registrar.