Classification of a student as a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior is determined on the basis of credit hours earned (See Class Identification). In an undergraduate degree program, a student is classified according to hours earned as follows:
- Academic Renewal Student-An undergraduate student who has dropped out, withdrawn, or suspended because of academic deficiencies but has demonstrated sufficient maturation to be considered for re-enrollment.
- Audit Student - A student who neither receives a points grade nor participates in classroom examinations.
- Early Entrance to College -An exceptional high school student who meets specific qualifications to be admitted to Leighton University before completing a traditional four-year high school diploma program.
- International Student - A student who is not a U.S. citizen. As an online institution, International, whose current domicile is outside the United States, does not need to relocate to the U.S. For that reason, the University will not process student visa documents.
- Non-Degree Seeking Student - Students without formal admission who are interested in enrolling in one or more courses at Leighton University may be eligible to take classes as non-degree seeking or “visiting” students.
- Readmission Student-A student who previously attended Leighton University left and desires to return to Leighton, including students required to withdraw. Special Status Student-A student who is enrolled but is not seeking a degree.
- Transfer Student-A student who has attended another accredited college or University and desires to attend Leighton University to pursue a degree.
- Transient Student-A student who is regularly enrolled in another college or University but desires to take a course(s) at Leighton. Admission Application Process Applicants are encouraged to complete the process as soon as possible.