New credit hour threshold unfair to current students

The Board of Regents’ decision to increase the full-time credit hour requirement to 15 hours is completely unfair. I came into to the University with AP credits, studied abroad over the summer, and have taken over 15 hours during several semesters.

During my senior year, I planned to take 12 hours in the fall and 13 in the spring, because I only need 25 more hours to graduate. Taking less than 15 hours also allows me time to work a part time job, 20 hours a week. If I take 15 hours a semester next year, I will run out of HOPE hours.

I planned my college career based on a 12 hour a semester requirement. Why should I be punished for working hard and getting ahead? The new requirement does not make sense for anyone, and it certainly should not be applied toward current students.

Sean Dolan
Junior, Roswell
International Affairs and French