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