How many credits is considered Full-Time so I can maximize using my VA education benefits?
For Undergraduates/Bachelors, Associates, and Certifications
| Semester | Credits | Duration (Weeks) | Full Time Student Schedule Examples |
| Fall/Spring | 12 Credits | 16 Weeks | -12 Credits Full Term |
| Fall/Spring | 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 | 3 Credits | 4 Weeks |
- 3 Credits 1st Mod -3 Credits 2nd Mod |
For Graduates/ Masters
| 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
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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
Link to 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