Student Classification Procedure

1. A full-time student is a student enrolled in a given semester with twelve (12) or more semester hours of credit. A part-time student is a student enrolled with fewer than twelve (12) semester hours of credit. A freshman is a student who has met regular admission requirements and has earned fewer than 30 semester hours of credit. A sophomore is a student who has earned 30 or more semester hours of credit with at least a 2.0 grade point average. 
2. Part-time students may enroll for individual curriculum courses. Credit earned by such students may be applied to a degree, diploma or certificate depending upon the level of such work. 
3. Special credit students who do not wish to apply for a degree, diploma, or certificate program may enroll for individual curriculum courses upon completion of an application for admission only. Special credit students who later wish to enroll in a program of study must complete all admission requirements and declare a program of study. Credit earned as a special credit student may be applied to program requirements, if appropriate. 

Amended November 13, 2023
Legal Reference: IG SBCCC 100.1