College Course Load

Full-time Course Load

Determination of full-time and part-time status at Selkirk College is based on the number of credits per semester:

• All post-secondary certificate, diploma, degree, and university transfer programs (excluding trades and vocational) are standard undergraduate programs. Students are considered full-time if they are enrolled in 9 credits, which is 60% of a standard course load.
• Students are considered part-time if they are enrolled in less than 9 credits.
• Trades students are considered full-time if they are enrolled in the entire program as outlined in the College calendar.
• Upgrading/SOAR students are considered full-time if they are enrolled in 2 courses, which is 60% of a standard course load.

• Academic non-credit* programs are considered full-time based on a minimum 20 instructional hours per week.
  *Community Education and Workplace Training programs are excluded.

Disability status: Students with approved disability status are considered full-time if they are enrolled in 6 credits (40%). Eligibility for a reduced course load will be determined by Accessibility Services.

Definitions

• 100% standard course load: 15 credits per semester.
• Full-time status: 9 credits, which is 60% of a 100% course load.
• Part-time status: less than 9 credits per semester.
• Disability status: 6 credits, which is 40% of a 100% course load. (Note: To be eligible for disability status, students must be registered and approved by Accessibility Services.)

Audit

A student who is interested in participating in a credit course but who does not wish to complete assignments, write examinations, or receive credit may enrol as an audit student provided space is available. Not all courses may be audited. Written permission to audit must be given by the instructor and School Chair.