STUDENT CLASSIFICATION
Classification of students is based upon the number of semester hours earned.
The following rules govern the classification of a student:
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Students are classified as freshmen until they have successfully completed thirty
semester hours. Courses numbered 0-199 are primarily for freshmen.
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Students are classified as sophomores after they have successfully completed at least
thirty semester hours of credit. Courses numbered 200-299 are primarily for sophomores.
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Students are classified as juniors after they have successfully completed at least
sixty semester hours of credit. Courses numbered 300-399 are primarily for juniors.
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Students are classified as seniors after they have successfully completed at least
ninety semester hours of credit. Courses numbered 400-499 are primarily for seniors.
The term upper-classmen as used in this catalog refers to sophomores, juniors, and
seniors.
Courses numbered 500 and above are for graduate students only and cannot be counted
toward undergraduate degree credit.
Definition of a Full- and Part-Time Student
During a regular semester, an undergraduate student enrolled in at least twelve semester
hours is considered full-time. During a summer session, a student enrolled in six
or more hours is considered full-time. Exceptions to this policy are the following:
(1) student teaching, when this is the only course needed and when the course carries
less than twelve hours credit; (2) a student enrolled in an internship course.
Interim (mini) courses (taught between semesters) are associated with the next upcoming
semester.
Veterans attending the University under the G.I. Bill must maintain full-time status
in any semester to be eligible for full benefits.
For students participating in an approved cross-enrollment program, the total hours
enrolled at both Southeastern and the college/university at which the student is cross-enrolling
will determine the students' full- or part-time enrollment status.
