Calculate Your Time Available for Courses

When planning your schedule for each term, it is important to consider how much time you have to devote to your coursework. Utilize the calculator below to assess how much time you have to devote to your classes based on other commitments. Be careful to not underestimate!

Number of Hours per Day Number of Days per Week (Click to Calculate) Number of Hours per Week
1. On the average, how many hours do you sleep each day?

2. On the average, how many hours a day do you engage in personal care/grooming activities?

3. On the average, how many hours a day do you spend on meals, including preparation and clean-up time?

4. On the average, how many hours a day do you spend doing errands or household chores?

5. On the average, how many hours a day do you spend on family commitments?

6. On the average, how many hours per week do you work at a job (include commuting time)?

7. On the average, how many hours do you spend each week on organized activities, such as volunteering, playing sports, going to church, etc. (including travel time)?

8. On the average, how many hours per week do you spend on entertainment/leisure activities such as spending time with friends, watching TV, reading for pleasure, working out, etc.?


*Most courses will require about 12 hours of your time per week, per course. (Note that time estimate is based on a 16-week course. Courses offered in shorter sessions will require more time per week.)