full time college number of credits
3 credit hours (1 course) = 3 hours in class per week = 6-9 hours study time per week. 12 credit hours (4 courses) = 12 hours in class per week = 24-36 hours study time per week. Full time students enroll in 12 - 18 credit hours per semester. Part time students enroll in 1 - 11 credit hours per semester. The course load that is best for you depends on a variety of factors, such as other commitments, study skills, time management skills, and self discipline.
Best Answer: It depends on the university but most would consider 9 credit hours (3 courses) to be the minimum to qualify for full-time for a graduate student. Usually: 1 - 2 (3 credit) courses = part time 3 - 4 (3 credit) courses = full time But- your friend really needs to ask her advisor at SIU or check the graduate catalog there.