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How many credits is considered Full-Time so I can maximize using my VA education benefits?

For Undergraduates/Bachelors, Associates, and Certifications

Semester Credits to be Full-time Duration (Weeks) Full Time Student Schedule Examples
Fall/Spring 12 Credits 16 Weeks -12 Credits Full Term

Fall/Spring

w/ Mod classes

15 Credits 16 Weeks

-9 Credits Full Term

-3 Credits 1st Mod

-3 Credits 2nd Mod

Summer 6 Credits 8 Weeks

- 3 Credits Full Term

- 3 Credits Full Term

Summer

w/ Mod classes

6 Credits 4 Weeks

- 3 Credits 1st Mod

-3 Credits 2nd Mod

 

For Graduates/ Master's Programs

Semester Credits to be Full-time Student Duration (Weeks) Full Time Student Schedule Examples
Fall/Spring 6 Credits  16 Weeks Follow Suggested Course Plan
Summer 3 Credits 8 Weeks Follow Suggested Course Plan

 

Add/Drop/Withdrawal Dates

Need to add a class late or drop a class during the semester, please pay attention to these

Important Dates

Schedule Changes

Students, if you add, drop, or withdraw from a class please email [email protected] and inform us of this schedule change. Submitting another VECR is not necessary. 

If you withdraw from all of your semester classes, you must submit a Total Withdrawal eform.

 If you are in Montrose or CMU Tech campus, please contact us at (970) 248-1739 or email [email protected] with any questions or concerns. 

Monthly Enrollment Verification for Post 9/11 -                    Now required by VA!

Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) facility Students:

Effective for terms starting on or after 12/17/21, monthly enrollment verification is required to continue receiving MHA/kicker.

Learn more about how to opt into text verification! #GIBill

Enrollment Verification Webpage

 

Access to all CMU Registrar E-Forms including:

Major/Minor Change
Veteran Enrollment Certification Request (VECR)
VA COE Hold Override (Submit DD-214 or Certificate of Eligibility) 
Special Override Email Request
Course Late Add Form
Course Withdraw Form
Enrollment Appeals Form