from Master’s Degree Requirements
Time Limitations
Master’s and Ed.S.
degrees must be completed within five (5) years from the student’s date of
admission for graduate study. Courses taken prior to admission to the USF
graduate program, for example as non-degree seeking or from other institutions
that were transferred in, can be no older than seven years at the time of
graduation. Master and Ed.S. degrees (including dual degree programs) that
require course work in excess of 50 credit hours may be granted a longer
statute of limitations by the University Graduate Council.
Time Limit Extensions
In the event that a student nears the end
of the time limitation as specified above, but the student needs more time to
complete the degree, the student may submit a request for an extension using
the Time Limit Extension Request Form, available on the Graduate School
website http://www.grad.usf.edu/student-forms.asp
Requests must include
- the
reasons for the delay in completion,
- the
anticipated time needed for completion,
- endorsements from the graduate faculty advisor, graduate program, and College Dean or designee, prior to submission to the Graduate School
for approval
- a
detailed plan of study and timeline for the remaining requirements for the
degree
If approved, the time limit extension also applies to courses
applied toward the degree. However, programs may require additional or repeat
coursework as part of the condition of the time limit extension. Students who exceed the time limitations may have their
registration placed on hold until a request for extension has been approved.
Only one time limit extension request is permitted. Students who are
temporarily unable to continue the program should submit a Leave of Absence
Request, which extends the time limit for the duration of the approved Leave
(see the section on Leave of Absence in the Enrollment Requirements
section).
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