What is considered full time status?
The unit of academic credit at Truman State University is the semester hour. The terms semester hour and credit hour are synonymous. Twelve credit hours must be taken to be considered a full-time student. Full-time students are assessed one tuition fee that allows them to take 12 to 17 hours of credit. Any additional credit hours above 17 are considered an overload and will incur additional tuition fees. Special permission must be granted by the Vice President of Academic Affairs to carry an overload.
The average class load for the semester is 15 to 17 semester hours. Students employed in outside work should make necessary adjustments in the number of semester hours on their schedule. It is recommended that the class load be reduced by 2 to 3 semester hours for each 15 to 20 hours of outside work undertaken per week.
Minimum Credit Load Requirements
Students belonging to any of the categories below must maintain the minimum credit load per semester as listed:
| Category | Minimum Requirement |
| Truman Scholarships | 12 hours per semester OR 24 Truman credit hours in an academic year (fall, spring, and summer) |
| Varsity Sports (NCAA) | Full time status: 12 credit hours per semester |
| Veterans (GI bill) | Full-time status: 12 credits of certifiable hours toward a degree |
| ROTC | Full time status: 12 credit hours per semester |
| International Students (Visa Status) | Full-time status: 12 credit hours per semester |
Student Class Level
The designation of undergraduate class level is based on the number of hours earned to include hours transferred and completed:
| Class Level | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| First Year | 0 -29.9 |
| Sophomore | 30 - 59.9 |
| Junior | 60 - 89.9 |
| Senior | 90 and above |