Semester Credit Definition

Date Implemented: February 20, 2001
Date Revised: February 24, 2009

A minimum of 12.5 hours of instruction, an appropriate level of academic rigor, and satisfactory student performance is required for each course semester credit earned. Certain types of learning activities (i.e., laboratory work and internships) may require additional time to earn a semester credit.

Important Note: In the absence of a more stringent policy at the school or college level the University Graduate Academic Policies apply. Should a graduate program not have a specific policy or should there be omissions or gaps in the policy for a specific graduate school program, the University Graduate Policy shall govern.

The Graduate Academic Policies are the responsibility of the Graduate Curriculum Committee Convener. For additions or revisions contact gradcurriculum@stthomas.edu.