You must be full-time (12 credit hours for undergraduate students/7 credit hours for graduate students) each semester.
The Cumberlands Commitment is the university's initiative to make a quality college degree affordable and accessible for students from all backgrounds.
You usually need to take at least 12 credit hours per semester to qualify as a full-time college student. Twelve credit hours usually translates to four courses worth three credits a piece. Some students take more than 12 credit hours a semester.
Graduate students can request CPT in their first semester of enrollment, it is an integral part of the student's graduate studies. There is no limit to the number of months a student utilizes part-time CPT.
A college student is considered to be enrolled on a full-time basis for student financial aid purposes if they are enrolled for at least 12 credit hours per semester.
Full-Time Enrollment/Part-Time Enrollment - A full-time student is enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in a semester (full-time status for a summer term is 12 credit hours).
Welcome to the Office of the Registrar! You may also email us at registrar@ucumberlands or call our office at 606.539. 4316.
Day 1 CPT Course Structure Each semester comprises three courses. A mandatory three-day in-person class is held each semester, typically from Friday to Sunday. Non-attendance can jeopardize a student's F1 status. The University doesn't mandate an on-campus workplace, allowing students to pursue CPT anywhere.
Frequently Asked Questions. When can I apply and when can I begin CPT? You are eligible to apply up to 90 days before the end of your first year of study. The actual CPT employment can begin only after the first academic year is complete.
University of the Cumberlands is a private institution that was founded in 1888. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,103 (fall 2023), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 166 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar.