Full-time and Part-time Enrollment Definitions

Undergraduate (BFA)

Part Time: 1-9 credits

Full Time: 10-18 credits

Overload: 19-21 credits

Please note that Financial Aid awards do change based on the number of credits a student is enrolled in, not on the above definitions.

Please see related Policies: Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduate Students.

Graduate (MA, MFA)

Part Time: 1-9 credits

Full Time: 10-18 credits

Overload: 19-21 credits

Please note that Financial Aid awards do change based on the number of credits a student is enrolled in, not on the above definitions.

Please see related Policy: Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements for Graduate Students.

Graduate (MPS online)

Part Time: 3-6 credits

Full Time: 7-15 credits

Please note that Financial Aid awards do change based on the number of credits a student is enrolled in, not on the above definitions.

Please see related Policy: Financial Aid Eligibility Requirements for Graduate Students.