It is the student's responsibility to enroll for the number of credits needed to satisfy all department, college, and university criteria.  The following list is to be used only as a guide; other credit restrictions may apply.

• Graduate Teaching or Research Assistants (GTAs/GRAs) may not enroll in more than twelve (12) semester credits if appointed to work more than fifteen (15) hours per week. Graduate Assistants appointed to work fifteen (15) or fewer hours per week may carry up to fifteen (15) semester credits. GTA or GRA stipends require enrollment of at least three (3) credits each semester during the academic year and one (1) credit during the summer term.
• Social Security exemption requires a minimum of six (6) credits for the semester of employment.
• Graduating students must be registered for a minimum of three (3) credits during the semester of graduation.
• Students taking qualifying/comprehensive exams must be registered for a minimum of three (3) credits during the semester of the exam.
• Office of International Programs require registration of nine (9) credits per semester. Contact the Office of International Programs for policies about registration for fewer than nine (9) credits.
• Family and Graduate Housing requires five (5) credits during the academic year; no credit minimum in the summer term as long as the student is pre-registered for the upcoming semester.
• Residence Halls requires nine (9) credits during the academic year; no credit minimum in the summer term as long as the student is pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester.
• Financial Aid usually requires a minimum of six (6) credits each semester during the academic year.
  
• Montana Residency: An individual who is enrolled for more than half-time status  (At Montana State University, 6 credits is considered half-time enrollment status for both undergraduate and graduate students.)  at a post-secondary school during any semester that falls within the 12-month period is presumed to be present in the state primarily for educational purposes, and such periods will not generally be considered as part of the 12-month period of the policy.
  

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