Full-time students must be registered for a Full Residence Unit (RU) or Extended Residence Unit (ER) as appropriate.  All program requirements must be completed in order to graduate.  Registration for one full RU or ER is considered full-time. Only part-time students may register for QR or HR.

Full-Time Student – typical track:

• First Semester – RU
• Second Semester – RU
• Optional – Summer courses (ER) and/or  Statistical Fieldwork
• Optional – Third Semester – ER

Full-time students register for a Full Residence Unit (RU) in the first two semesters.  Students who complete 2 RUs can graduate if they fulfill the graduation requirements. Otherwise, they can register for Extended Residence Unit (ER) and take a third semester. 

International students in F-1 status must be full-time.  They have a time limit in which to complete the program (usually no more than three semesters with a summer option).  Always check with ISSO about international and visa-related issues.