McNeese State University plans academic course scheduling according to projected enrollment and optimization of faculty resources. This policy serves as a guideline for planning the course schedule. Courses should be scheduled to ensure maximum enrollment, student accessibility, and progress toward degree completion.
Class sections with enrollments lower than the thresholds below shall be canceled unless extenuating circumstances call for an exception, which must be approved by the provost and vice president for academic affairs prior to the start of the semester.
For an undergraduate class to be offered, at least 10 students must be enrolled if the course is offered as a single section. If multiple sections of a face-to-face course are offered, each section must have at least 30 students enrolled, with the final section enrolling at least 10 students.
For a graduate class to be offered, at least five (5) students must be enrolled if the course is offered as a single section. If multiple sections of a face-to-face course are offered, each section must have at least 15 students enrolled, with the final section enrolling at least five students.
Online course enrollment should be at least 40 students if a single section is offered. If multiple sections of an online course are offered, each section must have at least 40 students enrolled, with the final section enrolling at least 10 students.
The following list of exceptions, not considered an inclusive list, may justify allowing a course with a smaller enrollment to be taught:
Other justifications may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
This policy is distributed via the University Policies webpage.