Student Handbook 2022-23 > Academic Policies and Procedures > Definition of full-time status

Definition of full-time status

Enrollment at Olin College is for full-time study in engineering. Students are expected to follow the curriculum design for each class year and carry a usual load of 16 degree credits. The definition of full-time study is a minimum of 12 attempted degree credits each semester with a maximum* of 20 attempted degree credits each semester.  

Part-time study is generally not available at Olin College; however, special cases will be considered by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.

*In the first semester, first-year students are limited to attempting a maximum of 18 credits of degree credits.  Students wishing to enroll over the maximum may petition the Committee on Student Academic Performance (COSAP) by emailing their petition to registrar@olin.edu .