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CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS

BY PROGRAM ENROLLMENT

Classified

Students who follow a prescribed program of studies leading to a degree or certificate.

Unclassified

Students who are not enrolled in an organized program or curriculum and are not working toward a degree or certificate.

BY NUMBER OF CREDITS ENROLLED

Full-time

Students who are enrolled for 12 or more credits.

Part-time

Students who are enrolled for 11 credits or less.

BY EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Freshman

Students who have completed 24 credits or less.

Sophomore

Students who have completed 25 or more credits.

BY REGISTRATION STATUS

First-Time (New) Student

A student attending a post-secondary institution (beyond high school) for the first time.

Continuing Student

A student who was enrolled at Kaua`i Community College during the previous semester (excluding summer session).

Returning Student

A student who was last enrolled at Kaua`i Community College and is returning to the college after an absence of one or more semesters.

Transfer Student

Admissions & Records Office

One Stop Center, Rm. 101

3-1901 Kaumuali`i Highway

Lihu`e, HI  96766-9500

Email:  arkauai@hawaii.edu

Phone:  (808) 245-8225

Fax:      (808) 245-8297