NGU Online Course Load Planning

Student Academic Year
24 credit hours (Note: Summer Terms do not count toward full time student status).

Course
A specific academic subject taught in 8 weeks.

Semester
Completion of Spring Terms 1 and 2 (minimum 6 hours each) minimum of 12 credit hours total. Completion of Fall Terms 1 and 2 (minimum 6 hours each) minimum of 12 credit hours total.

Term
A scheduled 16-week time frame for instruction.

Subterm
A scheduled 8-week time frame for instruction.

Full-Time Student
A student enrolled in 6 credit hours per term and 12 credit hours per semester.

Classification

For Undergraduate Students:

Hours Earned	Class
< 30	Freshman
30 - 59	Sophomore
60 - 89	Junior
90 +	Senior

Students not enrolled in a degree program but simply taking one or more courses for personal enrichment are classified as non-degree-seeking students.