How many hours are required at PTC to be a full-time student?
A student enrolled in 12 credit hours during the fall or spring term or six credit hours during a summer term is considered a full-time student. Generally, 18 hours is the maximum load that a student may carry during a regular semester, although certain technical programs may require more hours. Any student outside these technical areas who wishes to take more than 18 hours must request permission from the Vice President for Instruction prior to registration. Seven semester hours is the maximum allowed during a summer term without permission from the Vice President for Instruction. Students may not enroll for more than the maximum via Web registration. Most classes meet three hours per week and, therefore, carry three semester hours of credit. Additional credit is given for some laboratory courses.
