Full-time students carry six or more semester hours for credit. Graduate students who complete less than six hours per semester may lose eligibility for federal financial aid.
Graduate students who wish to complete their program of study in a timely manner will likely need to enroll in nine or more hours per semester. Students are encouraged to discuss scheduling plans with their advisor.
Assistantships/Fellowships and many scholarships may require students to enroll in 9 or more semester hours during the Fall and Spring terms.