Enrollment Status

Full-time student status in all undergraduate degree programs is 12 semester hours. A student need not maintain full-time status but should be aware of the continuous enrollment policy for their program and of the impact of enrollment status on possible financial aid.

Levels of enrollment for undergraduate degree programs are:

• Full time = 12 or more credit hours
• Three-quarter-time = 9-11 credit hours
• Half time = 6-8 credit hours
• Less than half time = less than 6 credit hours

Full-time student status in all graduate (including seminary) degree programs is 8 semester hours. A student need not maintain full-time status, but should be aware of the continuous enrollment policy for their program, and of the impact of enrollment status on possible financial aid.

Levels of enrollment for graduate degree programs and continuing education programs are:

• Full time = 8 or more credit hours
• Three-quarter-time = 6-7 credit hours
• Half time = 4-5 credit hours
• Less than half time = less than 4 credit hours

Some financial aid programs and student housing are limited to those enrolled full time. Generally, only full-time students may represent the university in an official capacity or may hold a major office in a student organization.

International students with some visa types must maintain full-time status to remain in compliance with U.S. immigration regulations. Students can contact the International Student Services office for more information.

Verification of Enrollment

Enrollment verifications serve as proof of student status at George Fox University. Insurance companies, loan agencies, and other organizations may require enrollment verification in order for students to be eligible for certain benefits. The registrar’s office serves as the coordinator of enrollment information for the university.

George Fox University coordinates submission of enrollment data with the National Student Clearinghouse, which communicates student enrollment data directly with lenders. In most cases, loan verifications documents are not necessary since the Clearinghouse will communicate information directly to lenders.

Students who need an enrollment verification certificate can also download one personally via MyGeorgeFox in the Student Resources section under Verifications.