Academic Status

The following categories define the status of all students admitted to the College:

Matriculated

Any student who has been officially admitted to the College and who is enrolled
in one of its degree programs.

Maintenance of Matriculation

Matriculated students must maintain continuous enrollment at the College by
registering for and completing at least one course each fall and spring semester
or, if enrolled in an approved program through another institution, through
payment of the Maintenance of Matriculation fee.

Non-Matriculated

Any student who pursues a course or courses without admission to any of the
College’s degree programs. Non-matriculated students must be officially admitted
to the College or indicate that they will not pursue a degree after completing
twelve credits.

Full-Time Student

Any matriculated student who carries 12 or more credit hours per semester. A
full-time student may not exceed a maximum of 18 credit hours per semester except
with permission from the Dean of the Undergraduate College. Credits above 16 incur
an excess credit charge.

Part-Time Student

Any student who carries fewer than 12 credit hours per semester.

Graduate Student

Any student who has earned a baccalaureate degree and who is enrolled in graduate
level courses.

Eligibility for Graduate Study

Students who plan to do graduate work should maintain a 3.0 index in at least
two-thirds of the work done in their major. Please consult the Graduate Catalogue
for the requirements for a Master’s degree.

Second Bachelor’s Degree

Students who wish to earn a second baccalaureate degree at the University of Mount
Saint Vincent must complete a minimum of 30 additional credits in residence;
ordinarily, the credits will be in a new major field. The second degree must be in
a field or major different from the first earned, and the first degree must have
been awarded by a regionally accredited institution.