DOCTORAL PRE-Qualifiying Exam Time Limits
Students first enrolled in a
doctoral program in the fall 2005 semester and beyond:
• must take the qualifying examination
within five years of entry into the program • may request an extension of up to an
additional three years • < 12 month extension considered by Dean of the Graduate School
• > 12 month extension considered by Graduate Council
•
dismissal if the qualifying examination has not been passed at the end of five years, or at the end of all approved time extensions
MASTER'S Time Limits
Students first enrolled in a master's program in the fall 2005 semester and beyond:
• must complete all requirements for the degree within six years of entry into the program
• may request an extension of up to an additional four years
• < 24 month extension considered by Dean of the Graduate School
• >24 month extension considered by Graduate Council
• dismissal if all requirements have not been met at the end of all approved time extensions
