The typical academic load ranges from 14 to 18 semester credit hours. Students carrying 12 hours or more are considered full-time students. Students enrolling in more than 20 hours of credit in the fall or spring semesters must receive approval from the Vice President of Academic Affairs before enrollment. Students enrolled in more than seven credit hours in a four-week summer or late fall session or 15 credit hours in the summer session must obtain permission from the Vice President of Academic Affairs before enrollment. Enrollment includes hours taken on and off-campus and online.