What is the minimum course load to be considered a full-time student?

To be considered a full-time undergraduate student, you typically need to take 12 credit hours, which usually means three or four classes per semester. Some classes may have more credit hours, allowing for fewer classes if they include lab time. Graduate students need nine credit hours to be considered full-time, and their classes are often more specialized and time-consuming, recognizing that many graduate students have other responsibilities.