A. Requirements The academic program at the College of William and Mary School of Law is designed for J.D. students who will engage in the "full-time study of law" while enrolled. The purpose of the regulations set forth below is to define the term "full-time study of law." The regulations apply to all students who are degree candidates and exceptions may be granted only when approved in advance by the Dean or the Academic Advisory Committee.

1. First-year students commence their studies in the fall term.
2. Students must complete all degree requirements not later than the end of the third consecutive spring term following commencement of study.
3. During the fall and spring terms, students must earn a minimum of 10 academic credits in each term.
4. During any one academic year, students must earn a minimum of 20 academic credits.
5. Students will not be permitted to register for more than 17 academic credit hours in any one term.

B. General Students who fail to complete degree requirements within the time period set forth above may be permitted, upon petition to and approval of both the Dean and the Academic Advisory Committee, to complete degree requirements thereafter under such terms and conditions as may be imposed by both the Dean and the Academic Advisory Committee of the Faculty.

C. Definitions Throughout the regulations set forth above, there are requirements that students will complete not less than a certain number of academic credit hours during a given period. As used herein, the word "complete" means that the student is properly registered for the required number of academic credit hours and that the student has received a grade, including a failing grade. Credit hours involved when a student withdraws from a course prior to the completion thereof shall not be counted. Except for grading in the case of eligibility to continue in residence, the term "academic" year as used herein means the period beginning with the summer session and ending with the next succeeding spring term.