Part Time Student

[SonhosDaVida]

So I have finished all the prereqs in my undergrad for my major as a junior. I can't take the senior classes since they are full or not offered next semester. So I was wondering if it is ok for me to only take 3 classes next semester? I'll be at 11 credit hours and thus a part time student. I need to study for the MCAT. On top of that, I am an officer in a club, med scribe, and student researcher, so I am busy with my activities. I hope that being a part time student won't hurt anything. Thanks.

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[SonhosDaVida]

bumpppppp

 

[ndafife]

Schools won't care.
Check with financial aid to see if you are still eligible as only a part time student.

 

[SOMBound13]

Schools won't care.
Check with financial aid to see if you are still eligible as only a part time student.

Yes ^^

Not only might you lose FA, but if you take longer than 4 years, you may not get aid for any extra time.

Can't you keep checking to see if a class section opens? Are you attending school in the US?

 

[SonhosDaVida]

Yep yep US school. Im already ahead due to AP credit, so that's why I'm going part time. Thanks for the advice! Just hope nothing affects this.

 

[Annabell Lee]

If FA becomes an issue, pick a fun and easy elective. Look at the course listings, sometimes you can find 1 hour classes and it can be a chance to explore an interest.

 

[ConfusedChemist]

As long as you aren't Canadian! Then 5 courses/term is needed at a lot of them

 

[SOMBound13]

Im already ahead due to AP credit, so that's why I'm going part time.

That's not really an excuse to go part-time. I'd bet that many premeds are "ahead" with AP credits. As suggested above, find some other class to add...maybe something just for interest. And, keep checking to see if anyone drops a class that you need to take.

Another option is to visit the dept for your major and see if you can get an over-ride and register into a class that's full. Or, sometimes a school will give you a waiver (in writing) that allows you to substitute another class for a req'd class that is full.

 

[SonhosDaVida]

Thanks so much for the advice guys!