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Classification — Course Load

A freshman student at Parkland College is one who has earned fewer than 30 semester hours of credit. A sophomore student is one who has earned 30 or more semester hours of credit, excluding courses in progress.

A full-time student is one who is enrolled in 12 credit hours or more in a given semester. A part-time student is one who is enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours in a given semester.

A full-time eligible student is one who has completed the application procedures and has submitted the required credentials to the Office of Admissions and Records. A student who has completed the application, submitted the appropriate transcripts, and declared that he or she is seeking a degree is classified as a degree-seeking student. An applicant who has completed the application, but has not supplied the college with transcripts from high school and/or college, is eligible to attend as a course enrollee. Course enrollees are not eligible for financial aid.

A full-time student of any classification may enroll in up to 18 credit hours. A student who wishes to take more than 18 credit hours must obtain the approval of a Parkland counselor.

Summer Session Maximum Course Load

A student is permitted to take no more than the equivalent of one credit hour per week of class, excluding any overlapping sessions.

Student Study Time Expectations

Two hours or more of study outside of class for each class hour of lecture/discussion are usually needed for satisfactory performance. Laboratories usually require outside work to complete reports and lab assignments.

Students who plan to work while attending Parkland should take study time into consideration when planning their schedules and consult their advisor or counselor for advice on a balance of working hours and credit hours carried. In general, 16 credit hours allow minimum time for work; 12 credit hours usually allow 10 hours per week for work; 8 credit hours allow 20 work hours.