Classification of Students
- Policy Number: KC-ACA-3110
- Date Issued: Prior to 2010
- Date Revised: Spring 2011
- Last Modified: Jul 27, 2023
- Effective Date: Fall 2011
- Approved By: Provost
- Sponsor(s): Provost
- Responsible Office(s): Registrar's Office
Policy Statement
Undergraduate students are classified by the number of semester hours completed at the beginning of each semester. A student with
- Fewer than 30 credit hours completed is classified as a freshman
- Fewer than 60 but at least 30 credit hours completed is classified as a sophomore
- Fewer than 90 but at least 60 credit hours completed is classified as a junior
- At least 90 credit hours completed is classified as a senior
A student who has completed a bachelor’s degree and enrolls only for undergraduate credit will be classified as a senior.
Reason for Policy
Classification of students is done in order to provide continuity and standardization across the campus community with regard to student levels based on an average full-time load of credit hours for an academic year [i.e., Fall, Spring, Summer]. Student levels impact awarding of financial aid and scholarships.
Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty, academic advisors, all students, financial aid staff and Registrar’s Office personnel.
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
The major map form, which allows the student to know how s/he is progressing in her/his program.
The academic units have policies for students based on their classification, (e.g., juniors may not make a C or less in the major). More information at the registrar’s website.
More information on finacial aid and scholarships can be found on the financial aid website.
More information on cashiers and collections can be found on the cashiers website.
Contacts
UMKC Registrar’s Office
Physical Location:
115 Administrative Center
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing Address:
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499
Phone: 816-235-1125
Fax: 816-235-5513
Email: registrar@umkc.edu
Exclusions
This policy does not apply to graduate students or professional programs in dentistry, law, medicine or pharmacy.
History and Updates
Updated to common format on January 6, 2011.