The term varies at different program levels:
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<li>At the postgraduate or postdoctoral level the DSO determines what is a full course of study. </li>
<li>At an undergraduate study level, “full course of study” means at least twelve semester or quarter hours per academic semester. </li>
<li>At a postsecondary level conferring associate or other degrees in language, liberal arts, fine arts, or other non-vocational program, “full course of study” means at least twelve full hours per week. </li>
<li>For a study in any other language, liberal arts, fine arts, or other non-vocational training program, “full course of study” consists of eighteen hours per week. </li>
<li>For a study in a primary school or academic high school, “full course of study” consists of class attendance for not less than the minimum number of hours per week for normal progress towards graduation. </li>
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