Policies and Regulations

REGULATION TITLE: Academic Load, Credit Hour, and Course Numbering

APPLIES TO: Students and Faculty

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Division of Academic & Student Affairs Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs

APPROVED BY:

Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE:

August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

August 8, 2028

REGULATION STATEMENT:

This regulation defines student academic loads, enrollment statuses, the semester credit hour, KSU's course numbering system. These standards ensure consistent application of academic rules across KSU and provide clear guidance for students and advisors in academic planning.

DEFINITIONS:

Full-Time Undergraduate Student

An undergraduate student enrolled in twelve (12) or more semester credit hours.

Half-Time Undergraduate Student

An undergraduate student enrolled in six (6) to eight (8) semester credit hours.

Less than Half-Time Undergraduate Student