Classification of Students
Students are classified based on their class load as follows:
| Full-Time | Enrolled in 12 or more units |
| Three-Quarter Time | Enrolled in 9 to 11.5 units |
| Half-Time | Enrolled in 6 to 8.5 units |
| Less than Half-Time | Enrolled in less than 6 units |
| Freshman | Fewer than 30 units completed |
| Sophomore | 30 or more units completed |
A maximum load for any student is 21 units. Exception to the 21-unit maximum may be available with counselor approval.
It may be pertinent for students to consider the following semester unit requirements for particular privileges and activities:
Work Hours/Class Guidelines
For each hour spent in class, a student should plan to spend about two hours in study and homework. On the 16-week calendar, a full load of 15 units will equate to 17 hours of class time plus 34 hours in study and homework for a total of 54 hours a week — more than a full-time work week. Following are suggested work hours/class guidelines:
| Working Hours/Week | Units |
|---|---|
| None | 12 - 16 |
| 10 | 10 - 11 |
| 20 | 7 - 9 |
| 30 | 3 - 6 |
| 30+ | 1 - 3 |
