The minimum course load for a GPS undergraduate (i.e., degree completion, RN to BSN), full-time student each semester is twelve semester hours. The minimum course load for a GPS graduate, full-time student each semester is nine semester hours. The minimum course load for a GPS doctoral, full-time student each semester is six semester hours. Ph.D. students registered only for their 3.0 credit dissertation are considered to be enrolled in a full-time status.