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How Many Classes Do You Want?

Typically, first-time ASU students will register for 5 or 6 classes, or 15-17 credit hours. What you decide is up to you, but consider the following as you make your decision:

You need 12 credit hours to be considered a full-time student. This is important if you're an athlete, an international student, or if you're receiving any type of financial aid.
You'll need to average 15 credit hours per semester to graduate within four years. Of course, how long it takes you to finish your degree depends largely upon how many credits you transferred to ASU.
One credit hour is equal to 50 minutes in class each week. If you register for 15 credit hours, expect to be in class about 15 hours per week. On top of that, you should expect to study two hours per week for every hour you're in class. Therefore, 15 credit hours would require you to commit 45 hours per week to school.

The number of classes you choose to sign up for is up to you, but it's important to be realistic. Other factors like work, family responsibilities, commute time, and extracurricular activities should also be considered as you make this decision.