University of Hawaii at Hilo Catalog 2011-2012

Classification of Students

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The following classifications are used to describe persons attending classes:

Full-time or Part-time Students: Students may register either part-time or full-time. Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students are full-time if they register for 12 or more semester hours during a Fall or Spring semester, and part-time if they register for fewer than 12 semester hours. Graduate or professional (Pharmacy) students are considered full-time if registered for 6 or more semester hours.

Classified Students: Classified students are those who have been admitted through the formal selection process and are candidates for a degree or certificate.

Unclassified Students: All students who are not candidates for a degree or certificate or who have not been admitted through the formal selection process are termed “unclassified students.” Unclassified students do not qualify for financial aid. Unclassified students who wish to have classified status must apply for admission as a classified student.

Class Standing: Students gain academic standing as follows:

Standing Description
Freshmen 0–24 semester hours completed
Sophomores 24–54 semester hours completed
Juniors 55–88 semester hours completed
Seniors 89 or more semester hours completed
Post-baccalaureate Education certificate students
Master’s students Graduate students
Doctoral students Graduate students
College of Pharmacy Professional students

Auditors: Auditors are persons who are permitted to attend classes with the instructor’s consent and who have paid tuition for this privilege. The extent of their classroom participation is determined by the instructor. No credit is given for a course which is audited. Auditors must wait until thefirst day of instruction to register and must submit the “Auditor’s Form” provided by the Office of the Registrar or online at hilo.hawaii.edu/registrar/forms.php. Auditors must present the form in person to the Registrar’s office for manual processing.