Credits, Standing, and Full- or Part-Time Status

Class Standing
Class standing is based on total credit hours that count toward minimum degree requirements: Freshman 0-25 credit hours, Sophomore 26-55 credit hours, Junior 56-85 credit hours, Senior 86 or more credit hours.

Full- or Part-Time Status
Students at Indiana University are considered to be full time when they are enrolled in 12 or more credit hours of course work; students enrolled in fewer than 12 credit hours are considered part-time students. A typical full-time load is approximately 15 credit hours.