15.4. Minimum Credit Loads

Graduate Assistants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 graduate credits during the fall and spring semesters, unless the student is enrolled in their final graduating semester and needs fewer than 6 credits to complete their plan of study or program curriculum. Colleges or programs may require students to register for more than 6 credits to hold an assistantship during fall and spring semesters.

Students seeking a summer assistantship must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits either during the spring prior or fall term immediately after the summer fellowship; summer enrollment is not required for a summer term assistantship. Colleges or programs may require students to register for summer credit either for degree completion and/or assistantship purposes.