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Academic Standing


Academic standing is determined by students meeting departmental and University standards as described in the following sections. 

  • Undergraduate Academic Standing
  • Graduate Academic Standing

Good Academic Standing is defined differently for graduate and undergraduate students and may affect a student's ability to register for a subsequent term, ability to receive scholarships, fellowships or assistantships, and eligibility for graduation.

Classification

Students at UT Arlington are classified in accordance with the number of hours earned. Hours earned are interpreted as hours passed at UT Arlington plus hours accepted in transfer from other institutions and/or credit by examination.

  • Freshman: One who has earned fewer than 30 hours.
  • Sophomore: One who has earned 30 hours but fewer than 60 hours.
  • Junior: One who has earned 60 hours but fewer than 90 hours.
  • Senior: One who has earned 90 hours or more.
  • Degreed: One who has earned a bachelor’s degree or higher and is enrolled as an undergraduate.
  • Masters Student: One who is enrolled in a master's degree program.
  • Doctoral Student: One who is enrolled in Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program.