15 is the number of credits students need to graduate on time. Most students don’t realize this. We’re changing that!
Almost every 4-year degree requires 120 credits. For a 2-year degree, it’s 60 credits. Added up, you’ll need at least 15 credits per semester, or 30 a year, to graduate.
Students that mix face-to-face classes with online classes have an even higher chance of being successful. So cool! Take 3 face-to-face and 2 online classes and you have an even higher chance of graduating.
However you split it up, it just has to equal 30.
| Fall | Spring | Summer | On-Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 15 | 0 | 30 |
| 12 | 12 | 6 | 30 |
| 15 | 12 | 3 | 30 |
| 12 | 15 | 3 | 30 |
Extra years of college can cost you thousands, both in what you pay and what you lose from not having a job. So, taking 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year) saves you money and lets you make more. Cha-ching!
Students who take 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year) tend to get higher GPAs. So when it comes to getting better grades, taking 15 is a no-brainer.
Taking 15 credits a semester (or 30 a year) dramatically increases your chances of reaching graduation. And hey, isn’t that sort of what this is all about?
Planning to graduate in four years means you need a financial plan, too. Talk with a UVU Financial Aid Counselor to create your personal four-year college financial plan. With financial assistance, you can concentrate on your studies, work fewer hours and finish college faster!
Be sure to utilize Wolverine Track to develop your 15-to-Finish plan. It is an easy-to-use set of online academic planning tools that help students and advisors see what courses and requirements students need to graduate.
