Full-time
A student is considered full-time if he or she takes 12 or more credits in a semester. During spring and summer sessions, a full load is six (6) credits.

Part-time
A student is considered part-time if he or she takes fewer than 12 credits in a semester and fewer than six (6) credits in a spring or summer session.

Financial Aid Load Requirements
A student receiving financial aid should check with Student Financial Services on load requirements.

Class Status
A student who has earned 27 or fewer credits is considered a freshman. To be a sophomore, he or she must have earned 28 or more credits.

A student may not take more than 18 credits in a semester or nine (9) credits in a spring or summer session without special permission from the Academic Dean over the student's program of study.

Veterans Administration Load Requirements
A student receiving V.A. benefits should check with the Registrar's Office, PCC2020 at (810) 762-5632 for load requirements.