Graduate Time Limit for Degree Completion Policy
Graduate Time Limit for Degree Completion Policy
Sponsor: |
School for Graduate Studies |
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Contact: |
Director of Graduate Student Services |
Category: |
Graduate Studies |
Number: |
800.009 |
Effective Date: |
07/01/2011 |
Implementation History: |
This makes official our practice of many years. |
Keywords: |
Graduate, Time, Limit, Completion, Degree |
Background Information: |
Purpose
To specify the time period for the completion of a graduate degree (master/certificate) and how to request an extension.
Definitions
Statements
The graduate program (masters and/or certificate) must be completed within six years of initial enrollment. If a student exceeds the six-year time limit, s/he may be permitted to continue if:
- the head of the student’s program approves continuation, but courses which are older than six years will not be counted toward the degree; or
- a waiver of the six-year rule is granted by the dean of the School for Graduate Studies. The student needs to make this request in writing and in consultation with his/her academic advisor and program chair/coordinator. The dean will consider the request based upon factors such as special hardship, excellence of work and closeness to completion. The request for a waiver may be sent to the dean at Graduate_Dean’s.Office@esc.edu.
Applicable Legislation and Regulations
Related References, Policies, Procedures, Forms and Appendices
- Graduate Minimum Study Policy
- Graduate Leave of Absence Procedure