F1.9 Master’s Time in Candidacy
Updated: August 26th, 2011
Master’s students have six semesters after advancement to candidacy in which to complete requirements for their degrees. If they do not finish in that period, their candidacy will lapse unless the Head Graduate Adviser requests an extension of time that is granted by the cognizant Associate Dean.
Reinstatement of candidacy. A master’s student whose candidacy has lapsed can be reinstated only upon a recommendation from the Head Graduate Adviser to the cognizant Associate Dean. The Head Graduate Adviser must certify that the student’s previously completed course work is still valid. (See “Time Limits on the Use of Courses for Degrees,” section F4.2, for a list of time limits on course work by field and degree goal under “Policies Affecting Both Master’s and Doctoral Students.”) In addition, the student’s thesis committee must have approved a final draft of the thesis, or the student must indicate readiness to take the Comprehensive Final Examination to be eligible for reinstatement. Reinstated students must be registered or qualify for Filing Fee status during the semester in which they complete the final requirements for their degree.
Termination of candidacy. Departments may request that the Graduate Division terminate the candidacy of a master’s student if, after a period on lapsed status, the student does not show ability to complete the degree. The Head Graduate Adviser should submit a separate written request for each student recommended for termination, addressed to the Graduate Services: Degrees Office (318 Sproul Hall, #5900). (See “Academic Dismissal” (chapter E, section 1.9).
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