Policy 2204 – Minimum Length for Academic Courses

Revision Date:  1/15/2002
Last Review:  7/8/2021
Responsible Office:  Provost
Reference:  University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Board Bylaws & Rules C-1.VII

Policy:

For one semester hour of credit, a class shall meet a minimum of 750 minutes in no
fewer than five days. For two semester hours of credit, a class should meet a minimum
of 1,500 minutes in no fewer than ten days. A three-semester hour course should meet
a minimum of 2,250 minutes in no fewer than 15 days. Final exam periods may be counted
as class time when computing required minutes and required days.

Definitions:

None.

Procedures:

None.