The University Class Scheduling policy includes standard scheduling rules for classes carrying one to five credits. All classes must adhere to this policy. One credit classes should meet for one standard hour per week, two credit classes should meet for two standard hours per week, three credit classes should meet for three standard hours per week, etc.
To determine how many hours a class should meet during May session, summer session, or for a half-term class, calculate the number of hours it meets during a regular fall or spring semester and divide by the number of days it will meet during shorter session.
For example, the three-credit class MATH 1001 meets MWF, 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. during fall semester. It therefore meets for a total of 45 class hours (3 days per week x 1 hour per day x 15 weeks = 45 class hours) during a full semester. During the summer session, MATH 1001 meets for 15 days; 45/15 = 3 hours per day of class time during summer session.
See the Expected Student Academic Work per Credit policy for related information on student workload expectations.
