Classification of Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students typically take 15 credit hours per semester or 30 credit hours per academic year. The definition of a credit hour is defined by NSCS Policy 4141.
The classification of undergraduate students is as follows:
- Freshmen: Fewer than 30 semester hours completed
- Sophomores: 30-59 semester hours completed
- Juniors: 60-89 semester hours completed
- Seniors: 90 semester hours and above completed
Undergraduate student enrollment status
| Enrollment status | Hours taken in a single semester |
|---|---|
| Full time | 12 or more |
| 3/4 time | 9-11 |
| 1/2 time | 6-8 |
| < 1/2 time | 1-5 |
International undergraduate students
To maintain F-1 status, international undergraduate students must take a minimum of 12 credits hours per semester.
Academic load
The average load for undergraduate students is 15 or 16 hours each semester. The maximum load, without special permission, is 18. A student who wishes to register for 19-21 hours should make application to the Records and Registration Office. Requests to take more than 21 hours must be approved by the appropriate dean.
Returning undergraduate students
Undergraduate students returning after an absence of one semester or more are required to re-apply for admission. If other postsecondary institutions were attended during the period of absence, official copies of all transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions.
Returning undergraduate students who left on academic probation will re-enter on probation. Students who left in good standing may be placed on academic probation upon return if the GPA in college coursework attempted from all other institutions is less than a 2.00. Returning undergraduate students must meet the academic standards in effect for current students concerning periods of suspension from their transfer school or from WSC.