What It Is
Your enrollment status at CU 麻豆影院 is based on the number of credit hours you're currently enrolled in.听If you're a graduate student, your status also depends upon your level (doctoral or master's), the type of classes you're taking听and, if you're a听doctoral student,听your candidacy status. The status is also based on university policy and state and federal regulations.
How It's Used
CU 麻豆影院 reports student enrollment status (i.e., full-time, half-time, less-than-half-time) to the National Student Clearinghouse multiple times each semester. The enrollment statuses reported听are based on federal regulations and are defined in the financial aid load tables below.
Your enrollment status may affect your eligibility for housing, tuition remission, health insurance, financial aid, loan deferment status, etc.听If you're considering dropping below full-time status, you should contact the applicable offices to find out how this enrollment change could affect your eligibility.
How to View It
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Follow this link to Buff Portal's 听(you may be prompted to log in).
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Select "View term summary information."
- Select your term, then click "Continue."
- Scroll down to view your academic and financial aid enrollment statuses.
To print an enrollment verification, see Verify Your Enrollment or Degree.听听
How It's Defined
Undergraduate Students
To be considered a full-time undergraduate student, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours in a single fall or spring term.
Academic Load
| Term | Full Time | Half Time | Less Than Half Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall & Spring | 12 credits | 6 credits | 1鈥�5 credits |
| Summer | 6 credits | 3 credits | 1鈥�2 credits |
Financial Aid Load
| Term | Full Time | Half Time | Less Than Half Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall & Spring | 12 credits | 6鈥�8 credits | 1鈥�5 credits |
| Summer | 12 credits | 6鈥�8 credits | 1鈥�5 credits |
Graduate Students
The Graduate School's academic听full-time registration standards can be found in the听Graduate School Rules (Section 8: Full-time Status and Minimum Registration Requirements)听and are reflected in the academic load tables below.
The Office of Financial Aid's full-time and part-time standards听are听different than those set by the Graduate School听and are established based partly on federal law. If you're receiving any financial aid听or deferring any previous student loans,听you must make sure you're in compliance with those registration requirements. For more information, see Adjustments to Financial Aid or refer to the financial aid load tables below.