Enrollment Status Policy

WPO 5.07-8     Enrollment Status Policy (Op 3.04-24)

Enrollment Status may be reported to external agencies such as the National Student Clearinghouse.  Audited classes are excluded when determining enrollment status.  For official reporting purposes, Missouri State-West Plains uses the following definitions:

Full-Time

Fall or Spring Summer
12 or more credit hours 12 or more credit hours

Three-Quarter Time

Fall or Spring Summer
9-11 credit hours 9-11 credit hours

Half-Time

Fall or Spring Summer
6-8 credit hours 6-8 credit hours

Less than Half-Time

Fall or Spring Summer
Fewer than 6 credit hours Fewer than 6 credit hours

Line of Authority

Responsible administrator and office: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Contact person in that office: Registrar

Effective Date

Chancellor Approval: 9/2/2026

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