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Full Time Enrollment & Credit Hour Limits

Full Time Enrollment & Credit Hour Limits

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Full-Time Enrollment

To be considered full-time, a student must be enrolled in at least the number of credit hours listed below, depending on the semester:

Student TypeFall/SpringSummer
Graduate9*6
Qualifying Graduate Assistants5*3*
Undergraduate126

* Two credit hours are considered full-time enrollment for graduate assistants in their declared final term with a minimum .50FTE appointment. For more information on graduate assistantships, visit the Graduate College website.

For the purpose of scholarships awarded through the University of Oklahoma Foundation, two credit hours are considered full-time enrollment for graduate level students enrolled in dissertation credit hours.

Note to students applying for Veterans' Benefits: VA may not accept all hours taken when determining benefits. Consult Veteran Student Services in Buchanan Hall, Room 216, veterans@ou.edu, for more information.

Note to students applying for Financial Aid: Additional enrollment regulations may apply. Please consult Student Financial Center for more information.

Credit Hour Limits

There are limits on how many credit hours a student may enroll in each semester, without permission of the student's dean. These limits are listed below:

Student TypeFall/SpringSummer
Graduate169
Undergraduate199