What It Is
Your enrollment status at CU Boulder is based on the number of credit hours you're currently enrolled in.ÌýIf you're a graduate student, your status also depends upon your level (doctoral or master's), the type of classes you're takingÌýand, if you're aÌýdoctoral student,Ìýyour candidacy status. The status is also based on university policy and state and federal regulations.
How It's Used
CU Boulder reports student enrollment status (i.e., full-time, half-time, less-than-half-time) to the National Student Clearinghouse multiple times each semester. The enrollment statuses reportedÌýare based on federal regulations and are defined in the financial aid load tables below.
Your enrollment status may affect your eligibility for housing, tuition remission, health insurance, financial aid, loan deferment status, etc.ÌýIf you're considering dropping below full-time status, you should contact the applicable offices to find out how this enrollment change could affect your eligibility.
How to View It
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Follow this link to Buff Portal's Ìý(you may be prompted to log in).
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Select "View term summary information."
- Select your term, then click "Continue."
- Scroll down to view your academic and financial aid enrollment statuses.
To print an enrollment verification, see Verify Your Enrollment or Degree.ÌýÌý
How It's Defined
Undergraduate Â鶹ÒùÔº
To be considered a full-time undergraduate student, you must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours in a single fall or spring term.
Academic Load
| Term | Full Time | Half Time | Less Than Half Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall & Spring | 12 credits | 6 credits | 1–5 credits |
| Summer | 6 credits | 3 credits | 1–2 credits |
Financial Aid Load
| Term | Full Time | Half Time | Less Than Half Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall & Spring | 12 credits | 6–8 credits | 1–5 credits |
| Summer | 12 credits | 6–8 credits | 1–5 credits |
Graduate Â鶹ÒùÔº
The Graduate School's academicÌýfull-time registration standards can be found in theÌýGraduate School Rules (Section 8: Full-time Status and Minimum Registration Requirements)Ìýand are reflected in the academic load tables below.
The Office of Financial Aid's full-time and part-time standardsÌýareÌýdifferent than those set by the Graduate SchoolÌýand are established based partly on federal law. If you're receiving any financial aidÌýor deferring any previous student loans,Ìýyou must make sure you're in compliance with those registration requirements. For more information, see Adjustments to Financial Aid or refer to the financial aid load tables below.