Element Description
The status given to a student in relation to the course load that he or she is carrying. Full time student enrollment meets the following minimum credit standards; part time student enrollment falls below these minimum credit standards: Undergraduate—A student enrolled for 12 or more semester credits , or 12 or more quarter credits, or 24 or more contact hours a week each term. Graduate—A student enrolled for 9 or more semester credits, or 9 or more quarter credits, or a student involved in thesis or dissertation preparation that is considered full time by the institution. Doctor's degree - Professional practice — As defined by the institution.