- Regular students are those who have met all admission requirements and have enrolled as degree seeking students.
- Special students are those admitted on special conditions, students who have received a baccalaureate degree, or are non-degree seeking students and are not eligible to receive financial assistance.
- Full-Time students are those registered for twelve or more hours in a semester.
- Part-Time students are those registered for fewer than twelve hours in a semester. A minimum standard for part- time enrollment (at least half-time) at the undergraduate level is 6 credit hours per semester.
Students are classified as follows:
- Freshmen: 0-29 semester hours
- Sophomores: 30-59 semester hours
- Juniors: 60-89 semester hours
- Seniors: 90 semester hours or more