FHSU’s Commitment to Student Success
What is the 15-to-Finish initiative?
With the aim of ensuring undergraduate students persist in their studies and graduate on time, FHSU encourages students to complete 15 credits per semester or 30 credits per academic year, setting them on track to complete their degree within four years.
120 Credits / 4 years = 30 credits a year
Research shows taking an average of 30 credits per academic year puts students on a path to complete their degree in four years, which can lead to overall cost savings. Learn more from Complete College America.
Why is 15 to Finish important?
By staying on track and completing their degree on time, students can lower their overall tuition and educational expenses, decrease student loan debt, and maximize their financial aid opportunities. Additionally, they can fast-track their path to employment or graduate school while establishing early earnings and savings instead of paying further tuition costs.
FHSU offers the following recommendations:
- Collaborate with academic advisors to develop a personalized four-year degree plan, ensuring completion of essential courses like English composition and college-level mathematics within the first two semesters.
- Regularly monitor academic progress on Workday.
- Schedule meetings each semester with academic advisors to review degree plans and status.
What if I can’t take 15 credit hours each semester?
FHSU offers alternative strategies based on individual circumstances, such as:
- Working closely with academic advisors to craft customized degree plans for success.
- Utilizing advanced placement, CLEP, and other credit-by-exam options to accelerate progress.
- Enrolling in FHSU summer and intersession courses to reduce academic year course loads.
How to get started?
Have a conversation with your academic advisor and make a plan for your courses each semester.