Time Limits for Completion of a Program
Time Limits for Completion of a Program
Maximum Timeframe refers to the maximum amount of time a student may spend as an enrolled student in pursuit of a specific degree or other program of study. Time spent by a student in an approved leave of absence does not count toward the maximum timeframe.
Undergraduate students must complete their programs of study within 150% of the program’s published length. For example, an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing that is offered over 3 semesters has a maximum timeframe of 5 semesters (3 x 1.5 = 4.5, rounded to the nearest whole number 5). Timeframes are based on a student who is enrolled full-time (e.g., at least 12 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students). If a student is enrolled part-time, then the timeframe is adjusted accordingly.
Graduate students must complete their programs of study within a timeframe that is based on the type of program. Timeframes are based on a student who is enrolled full-time (at least 9 credit hours per semester for graduate students). If a student is enrolled part-time, then the timeframe is adjusted accordingly.
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Graduate Certificate must be completed within 3 years (36 months) from the start of the program.
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Certificate of Advanced Study must be completed within 3 years (36 months) from the start of the program.
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Master’s degree must be completed within 5 years (60 months) from the start of the program.
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Clinical or Professional Doctoral Degree (e.g., AuD, DHSc, DNP, DPT, SLPD, OTD) must be completed within 5 years (60 months) from the start of the program.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) must be completed within 10 years (120 months) from the start of the program.
The student's program committee will review and act on petitions from students requesting extensions beyond the deadline established by each program.
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