Student Handbook 2023-24 > Academic Policies and Procedures > Definition of full-time status

Definition of full-time status

To earn a Bachelor's degree from Olin College, all students are required to be enrolled full-time for 8 semesters. The definition of full-time is a minimum of 12 attempted credits (not including passionate pursuits) each semester with a maximum* of 20 attempted credits (including passionate pursuits) each semester.  Students are expected to follow the curriculum based on their entry year.

Part-time study is generally not available at Olin College; however, special cases will be considered by the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.  Any student in need of more than 8 semesters at Olin must petition with the 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 .