6.1 Classification of Students

1. Full-time students:

   1. Students who have been admitted to this University and who are registered for the duration of any semester in at least 9 credit hours or at least 5 credit hours in a session are deemed full-time students.

   2. Notwithstanding the above and the regulations governing the Marine Institute technology diploma programs, students who have been declared as pre-Bachelor of Technology or pre-Bachelor of Maritime Studies are deemed full-time students if they are registered for either: three non-degree courses and a minimum of 3 degree credit hours, or two non-degree courses and a minimum of 6 degree credit hours.

   3. Students who are registered for the duration of any semester in a co-operative education work term, the internship required of the Co-operative Internship in Computer Science (CICS), the International Internship Option in the International Bachelor of Arts (INTL 399W), or the Structured Practice Experiences, the Professional Practice Experiences, and the Advanced Professional Practice Experiences required of the School of Pharmacy will be deemed full-time students.

   4. Provided they had been admitted to the University, the members of the Executive of the Memorial University of Newfoundland Students’ Union (MUNSU), the Grenfell Campus Student Union (GCSU) and the Marine Institute Student Union (MISU) shall be deemed, for the purpose of membership on University committees, the Senate and the Board of Regents, to be full-time students during their tenure.

2. Non-Degree Students are students admitted to the University who are not currently pursuing a formal credential (including, but not limited to: a degree, certificate, or diploma).

3. Part-time students are students who have been admitted to the University and who are registered for fewer than 9 credit hours in any semester or fewer than 5 credit hours in any session.

4. First-year students are students who have earned fewer than 18 credit hours.

5. Second-year students are students who have earned from 18 to 47 credit hours inclusive.

6. Third-Year Students are students who have earned from 48 to 77 credit hours inclusive.

7. Fourth-Year Students are students who have earned from 78 to 107 credit hours inclusive.

8. Fifth-Year Students are students who have earned not fewer than 108 credit hours.