Need help with schedule

Old Lace · August 9th, 2008, 3:21 AM

Does anyone know how many hours weekly you need to have in order to qualify as a full-time student? I'm currently making my 3rd semester schedule and its only about 19 hrs/wk with Fridays off.

BlaRo · August 9th, 2008, 3:25 AM

Usually it's 15 credits minimum for full-time status, at my school anyway. The average one-hour class is 3 credits, so that's 5 classes.

Of course, there's the occasional 4-credit core class and 1-credit electives to add to it.

Deviate · August 9th, 2008, 3:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Lace

Does anyone know how many hours weekly you need to have in order to qualify as a full-time student? I'm currently making my 3rd semester schedule and its only about 19 hrs/wk with Fridays off.

It has nothing to do with actual class time here. It's credit-hours you're currently enrolled in. 12, assuming that Canada isn't any different than the US.

Labcoatguy · August 9th, 2008, 3:29 AM

It usually depends on the school. Does yours have a website? (I have to ask, what with you being in Canada and all images/smilies/tongue.gif

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Old Lace · August 9th, 2008, 3:39 AM

Had to search through my schools website to look at the course breakdown but for this semester, the hours are basically the same. I couldn't find anything about the credits but my mind keeps giving me something about 30-something credits in total in order to graduate.

And I'm doing a quick edit here but I think course = credit. I swear I should of paid more attention when I first enrolled. I wouldn't be flailing about if I did.

Old Lace · August 9th, 2008, 3:44 AM

I'm enrolled in Seneca College's DMA program http://senecac.on.ca

Good luck if your going to try and look through that site. I swear my eyes are going to bleed if I look at it any longer X(

jayjaya29 · August 9th, 2008, 3:44 AM

12 credits here at Adelphi to qualify for full-time.

toma_alimosh · August 9th, 2008, 4:39 AM

What are you guys talking about? The Canadian and US post-secondary systems are ENTIRELY different. Please look up location first.

I'm not sure how it is for colleges, but as far as university here goes, you need a minimum of 3 credits per semester to be considered full-time. 1 course usually equals 1 credit. It should say for each course how much it's worth in your course calendar ... assuming you've got one and not relying on some cracked-up website instead.

Old Lace · August 9th, 2008, 5:42 AM

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Originally Posted by toma_alimosh

What are you guys talking about? The Canadian and US post-secondary systems are ENTIRELY different. Please look up location first.

I'm not sure how it is for colleges, but as far as university here goes, you need a minimum of 3 credits per semester to be considered full-time. 1 course usually equals 1 credit. It should say for each course how much it's worth in your course calendar ... assuming you've got one and not relying on some cracked-up website instead.

I should of included my location in the post itself so that's kinda my fault. And a great big no on the course calendar front but I think the 1 course = 1 credit thing is right.

The Chad · August 9th, 2008, 5:54 AM

In America (which I know is now where you are asking about), schools can vary what they say, but for the sake of financial aid, and the repayment of deferred student loans, 12 hours (either quarter or semester) is full time, and 6 is half-time. I believe.

toma_alimosh · August 9th, 2008, 4:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Chad

In America (which I know is now where you are asking about), schools can vary what they say, but for the sake of financial aid, and the repayment of deferred student loans, 12 hours (either quarter or semester) is full time, and 6 is half-time. I believe.

Seneca College .... is in Ontario, Canada, not in USA.

Quiky · August 10th, 2008, 12:16 AM

According to that website:

A full-time student is defined as one who is registered in 66% or more of the regularly assigned semester subjects of a day program and/or 70% or more of the regularly assigned student contact hours of a day program.

Old Lace · August 10th, 2008, 9:19 AM

In that case, I'll be fine. I'm enrolled in most of my courses so I'm good with that. Thanks everyone!

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Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 9:53 PM Location: Boston, MA Age: 26 Posts: 4,222 Car: A Jaaaaaaaag. Rep Power: 210	It usually depends on the school. Does yours have a website? (I have to ask, what with you being in Canada and all )

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Old Lace Not A Dude Joined: Mar 11th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 136 Rep Power: 13	Had to search through my schools website to look at the course breakdown but for this semester, the hours are basically the same. I couldn't find anything about the credits but my mind keeps giving me something about 30-something credits in total in order to graduate. And I'm doing a quick edit here but I think course = credit. I swear I should of paid more attention when I first enrolled. I wouldn't be flailing about if I did. Last edited by Old Lace; August 9th, 2008 at 3:47 AM. Reason: being made of fail

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toma_alimosh Joined: Mar 14th, 2005 Last Online: 10:14 PM Location: "Meeting Place" Age: 22 Posts: 3,267 Car: none as of yet Rep Power: 74	What are you guys talking about? The Canadian and US post-secondary systems are ENTIRELY different. Please look up location first. I'm not sure how it is for colleges, but as far as university here goes, you need a minimum of 3 credits per semester to be considered full-time. 1 course usually equals 1 credit. It should say for each course how much it's worth in your course calendar ... assuming you've got one and not relying on some cracked-up website instead.

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The Chad Joined: Feb 22nd, 2005 Last Online: November 4th, 2009 Location: Northwest Ohio Age: 26 Posts: 526 Car: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Rep Power: 25	In America (which I know is now where you are asking about), schools can vary what they say, but for the sake of financial aid, and the repayment of deferred student loans, 12 hours (either quarter or semester) is full time, and 6 is half-time. I believe. __________________ ChadKirchner.com: Ambitious But Rubbish! Computer: 2.4GHz MacBook Pro, 4GB RAM Drobo: 2.24TB Usable iPod: 32GB iPod touch, 2nd Generation "- ... But don't dawdle. Get the car into top gear as quickly as is reasonable. Fifth gear, remember, is no good at all." -- Jeremy Clarkson

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Old Lace Not A Dude Joined: Mar 11th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 22 Posts: 136 Rep Power: 13	In that case, I'll be fine. I'm enrolled in most of my courses so I'm good with that. Thanks everyone! __________________

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