Classification

Students at UT Permian Basin are classified in accordance with the number of semester hours earned. Hours earned are interpreted as hours passed at UT Permian Basin 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.
  • Post Baccalaureate: One who has earned a bachelor's degree or higher and is enrolled as an undergraduate.