Academic Policies

Terms and Credit Hours

The University of Central Florida academic schedule consists of two semesters (Fall and Spring), and the Summer term. The graduation credit value of each course of instruction is stated in terms of credit hours. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than:

(a) One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or

(b) At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (a) of this definition for academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.