Master's Time-to-Degree

Master's degree students have four years from the time they are admitted to complete a master’s degree.

Senate reg. 300A

Doctoral Students
(start date of Fall 2010 or after)

Doctoral students admitted Fall 2010 or later follow their departmental time-to-degree standards as approved by the Graduate Council.

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Doctoral Students
(start date prior to Fall 2010)

Prior to Fall 2010, academic departments set normative time standards for doctoral degree completion. 

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Impact of In Absentia and Leave of Absence on Time-to-Degree and NRST Waiver

In Absentia and leaves of absence are approved for a set period of time only.

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