How many credits should a teaching assistant, research assistant, graduate assistant or graduate fellow enroll in each semester?
Students who are being supported on any type of assistantship should enroll in 9-12 credit hours each semester, preferably 12 credits when possible. Students may fulfill those credit requirements by taking a combination of regularly scheduled courses and registering for independent study or thesis/dissertation credits.
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