Nov 23, 2024  
2021-2022 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Student Classifications


All students are classified according to the following categories:

Curricular Student: Students who are admitted to a curriculum and working toward completion of certificates or associate degrees at the college.

Non-Curricular Student: Students who have not requested admission to certificate or associate degree programs or do not meet requirements for curricular status.

Full-Time Student: Full-time students enroll in twelve (12) or more credit hours in a semester.

Part-Time Student: Part-time students enroll in fewer than twelve (12) credit hours in a semester.

Freshman/Sophomore Status: Students are classified as freshmen until they complete thirty (30) credits of coursework applicable to a curriculum. Students who have completed thirty (30) or more credits applicable to a curriculum are classified as sophomores.

Workforce Programs

Learners enrolled in Workforce Development training programs are considered students of Eastern Shore Community College, but instead of working towards a degree, transfer credits, or other academic mileposts, are awarded industry credentials or certificates upon successful completion of their training.