Summary
Learn what academic level restrictions mean when registering for courses, how your level is calculated, and why it might not match your year of study.
Body
If you’re seeing an academic level restriction when trying to register, it means the course is limited to students at a certain academic level — and your current level doesn’t meet that requirement.
📊 How academic levels are calculated
Academic levels are based on the number of credit hours you’ve completed, not how many years you’ve been at Acadia.
During registration, your level includes:
- Completed credit hours
- Courses you’re currently enrolled in (assuming you pass them)
🔢 Academic level breakdown
| Academic Level |
Credit Hours Completed |
| 01 |
0–24 hours |
| 02 |
25–54 hours |
| 03 |
55–84 hours |
| 04 |
85–114 hours |
So, even if you’re entering your second year, you may still be considered Level 01 if you haven’t completed at least 25 credit hours.
📘 Helpful Definitions
- Academic level: A classification based on how many credit hours you’ve completed, used to determine course eligibility.
- Credit hour: A unit that reflects the number of hours spent in class per week. Most courses are worth 3 credit hours.
- Restriction: A rule that limits who can register for a course based on criteria like academic level, program, or prerequisites.
📝 Special Notes
- If the course is required for your program and you believe you should be allowed to take it, contact your academic department for guidance.
- You can also speak with your academic advisor to review your credit hours and plan your course path.