Full Time, Three Quarter Time, and Half Time Enrollment Policy

Policy Number: 04.0004

Purpose

This policy articulates the minimum threshold of credits in which a student must be enrolled in order to be determined full time, three quarter time, or part time. These guidelines are in accordance with institutional and federal financial aid policy.

Scope

The audience for this policy is all students enrolled in graduate or undergraduate programs.

Definitions

N/A

Responsibilities

Advising: Appropriately sharing enrollment thresholds and status information with students

Colleges: Articulation of degree requirements within these thresholds

Financial Aid: Reporting of student enrollment to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) and appropriate financial aid packaging

Registrar: Setting up registration to ensure appropriate limits are created each term based on the level and program

Student accounts: Bill based in accordance with this policy

Policy

This policy establishes minimum enrollment by semester for a student to be considered full time, three quarter time, or part time. Maximum possible enrollments by semester are governed by the Maximum Credit Hour policy. In addition, while a threshold is articulated below, individual degree programs may expect a higher enrollment per semester (up to the limit articulated in the Maximum Credit Hour policy) for timely progression to degree.

Undergraduate: BA, BS, BM, BFA

Graduate: MA, MArch, MM, MS, MFA, MPS, PBC, PhD

Policy Administration

Responsible University Official: Senior Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Administration

Responsible Office: Registrar’s Office

Contact Information: registrar@newschool.edu

Policy History

Effective Date: September 23, 2024

Last Reviewed Date: September 23, 2024

Next Review Date: September 23, 2029

Revision History: N/A

See also Full and Part Time Status in the Academic Catalog.