2012-2014 UndergraduateCatalog.pdf - Greenville College

Student Schedules
Academic Terms
The College has four academic terms each year: fall semester, Interterm, spring semester, and
summer term. Under this calendar of study, students normally take fifteen credits each fall and
spring semester. The fall semester typically begins the last week of August and ends immediately
before the Christmas vacation. Spring semester typically begins the last week of January and ends
the third week of May. Fall and spring semesters consist of 14 weeks of instruction and four days
for final examination.
In between these two semesters, students return in January for Interterm. Interterm is an intense
three-week period when a student focuses on only one three credit course. The purpose of the
Interterm is to create a short-term block of time that provides the College with an opportunity
for introducing more flexibility into the curriculum. Interterm courses may be applied to general
education, major, or minor requirements. Students also have the opportunity during this period for
brief off-campus study experiences.
The summer term functions as an integral part of the academic program of Greenville College. In
general, the courses offered correspond closely with those offered during the regular semester. As
occasion demands, however, additional courses are provided. Likewise, in order to allow students
as wide a selection as possible in certain fields, some courses are given on an alternate year basis.
Summer courses are taught online which allows students to have the flexibility to study anywhere
students have access to the internet over the summer. The summer term begins the on the Monday
or Tuesday immediately following Commencement and lasts for twelve weeks. The summer term
is divided into two six week blocks. Students are allowed to take a maximum of two courses or
seven credits during each six week block. Students wishing to receive an exception to this policy
must receive permission from the dean of their school. A summer term course listing is published
each year identifying the coursework to be offered during each six week block. Students are also
free to propose independent studies in conjunction with faculty members or to pursue internships
or practica. Scheduling details for all summer term courses as well as independent studies, etc., are
available in the Records Office.
Student Load
Academic credit is measured in semester hours. A minimum of 12 credits during the fall and spring
semester constitutes full time enrollment for that term. For purposes of financial aid, a student
taking 12 credits is considered full time. Students wishing to enroll for more than 18 credits must
have a GPA of at least 3.00 and special permission of the Dean of the School in which the student is
majoring. Faculty advisors consult with every student at least once each semester to ensure that they
are making satisfactory academic progress and to help plan their course of study.
Classification of Students
Students who have earned:
FRESHMAN: 0-29.5 credits
SOPHOMORE: 30-59.5 credits
JUNIOR: 60-92.5 credits
SENIOR: 93 or more credits
GUEST:
FULL TIME:
PART TIME:
Any student taking courses but not seeking a degree
Any student taking at least 12 credits per semester
Any student carrying less than 12 credits per semester
Scheduling
Scheduling days are held in the spring for the summer term and the following academic year,
including Interterm, for all on-campus students continuing their education at the College. First
time freshmen and new transfer students have an opportunity during the summer to schedule
their courses. New students will complete an advising form, and an academic advisor will select
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