Academic Credit Course load
Students should plan academic loads in consultation with your advisor. Two hours out of class study for each classroom hour of study is recommended.
Academic load is designated as follows:
Full-time…………………………. 12 or more credit hours
Part-time………………………………….. 1-11 credit hours
Three-fourths time…………………….. 9-11 credit hours
Half-time…………………………………… 6-8 credit hours
Less than Half-time…………………….. 1-5 credit hours
Undergraduate Class Level
The following chart defines student class levels:
Freshman…………………………………. 0-29 credit hours
Sophomore……………………………… 30-59 credit hours
Junior…………………………………….. 60-89 credit hours
Senior……………………………… 90 or more credit hours
Course Numbering System
The course number denotes the class level for which courses are intended. Courses numbered below 100 are designed to assist students in learning the basic foundations. Twelve semester hours of course work numbered below the 100 level will be allowed toward the Adam University bachelor’s degree as free electives. Courses numbered below 100 generally are not accepted as transfer credit by other institutions. Those numbered 100-199 are designed for freshmen, 200-299 for sophomores, 300-399 for juniors and 400-499 for seniors. Courses numbered 500 and above are graduate courses.
Graduation
A commencement ceremony is held once a year at the Denver Campus, in May. Each individual International campus may also hold ceremonies; contact your campus staff for more information. Each prospective graduate must file an Application for Graduation as part of final registration prior to graduation. Check with your Campus staff for application deadlines. Your academic file must be complete prior to submitting the application for graduation.