Full-time graduate study for master's degree and CAGS students is defined, for academic purposes only, as being enrolled in nine or more graduate credits in a given semester. To be considered full-time, postbaccalaureate program students must carry a course load of at least 12 credits each semester, as defined under “Course Loads” in the “Undergraduate Academic Policies” section of this catalog. (The Accelerated Postbaccalaureate program does not fall into this category.)

Full-time graduate students may register for up to 15 credits during both the fall and spring semesters and up to six credits during each of the two summer sessions. Students wishing to register for more than the maximum credit load must receive permission in writing from their graduate advisers and graduate program coordinators.

Full-time graduate students: see Immunization Requirements for Graduate Students section.

Note: Intersession credits are included in the spring semester in determining the student’s time status.