2015-2016 Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2015-2016 Student Handbook [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Course Load


Course load refers to the number of classes or hours spent in class a person takes while in college.  NPC defines course loads as follows:

  • Full-Time Status: 12 or more credit hours per term
  • Three-Quarter Status: 9-11 credit hours per term
  • Half-Time Status: 6-8 credit hours per term
  • Less Than Half-Time Status: 1-5 credit hours per term