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Academic Course Load

A normal load is 12 to 18 hours per long semester. The academic load statuses below are based on all courses sharing the same semester class start dates. The statuses below do not apply when a student enrolls in courses with multiple start dates throughout a semester, as well as different course lengths (number of weeks).

• Full Time

  - 12 or more semester credit hours during the 16-week fall or spring semester.

  - 8 or more semester credit hours during the 10-week summer session.

  - 6 semester credit hours per 8-week term.

  - 4 or more semester credit hours per 5 ½-weeks summer semester.

• Three-Quarter Time

  - 9 to 11 semester credit hours during the 16-week fall or spring semester.

  - 5 semester credit hours per 8-week term.

• Half Time

  - 6 to 8 credit hours during the 16-weeks fall or spring semester.

  - 3 to 4 semester credit hours per 8-week term.

NOTE Students attending college with financial aid or veteran’s benefits assistance may be required to meet academic course load standards other than those noted above. Contact the CTC Office of Student Financial Assistance or the CTC Veterans Services Office before registering for courses.