<p>Are first semester Pratt students supposed to take 4.5 credit hours? I’m not sure where this half comes into play and if I need it. I’m not in a focus group. Also, I heard Pratt students do not have to take seminars. Is that correct?</p>
<p>the 4.5 is the maximum and is intended mostly for enrichment courses like phys-ed, some seminars, and other misc courses (possibly also ROTC). Most students I know took 4 full credit courses and that’s what you are expected to take. Anything beyond 4 credits is up to your discretion but you are recommended to not overload first semester by taking 5 credits.</p>