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Adding and Dropping Classes
Changes to Department, Major, Degree Aim or Objective
Good Academic Standing and Probation
Probation Process
Grade Change-Clerical or Procedural
Extension of an Incomplete Grade
Retroactive and Late Actions
Graduate Half-Time Study
International Student Limitations
Late Enrollment
Late Fees
Leave of Absence/Withdrawals
Off-Campus Study
Readmission
Reinstatement
Repetition of Courses
Spring/Annual Evaluations
Transferring Credit
Waiving Academic Residency
Waiving Academic Residency 
  • Residence requirements between advancement to candidacy and completion of the degree may be waived under special circumstances.

  • Justification must be given under Section J (other) of petition.

Residence requirements are:

M.A., M.S. - Minimum of 3 academic quarters, at least one of which must follow advancement to candidacy.

M.A.S., M.Ed., M.Eng. - Minimum of 3 academic quarters.

M.P.I.A. - Minimum of 8 academic quarters.

M.F.A. - Minimum of 6 quarters for Visual Arts and 8 quarters for Theatre, at least one of which must follow advancement to candidacy.

Au.D - Minimum of 6 quarters, at least three quarters of which must follow advancement to candidacy.

D.M.A. - Minimum of 6 quarters, at least three quarters of which must follow advancement to candidacy.

Ed.D - Minimum of 6 quarters, at least three quarters of which must follow advancement to candidacy.

Ph.D. - minimum 6 quarters, at least three quarters of which must follow advancement to candidacy.

 

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