What is the difference between full-time and part-time status? Am I able to move back and forth between the two programs?
Full time status is categorized by the University as the registration by a student of 9 credit hours or more per semester (for domestic students, full time registration in summer session is 6 credit hours). Part time status is 8 credit hours or less per semester. A student may move from full time to part time status with no difficulty (international students on an F-1 Visa must remain full time). Merit award recipients must also maintain full time status. Any changes in registration from full-time to part-time status may impact financial aid award amounts. Please contact the Financial Aid office for further clarification (202) 885-6100.