Academic Standing
Students who maintain grades of B- or above are considered to be in good standing. Courses graded below B – do not earn credit and may not be applied toward a degree, regardless of when it is taken.
Students are allowed a maximum of 12 course attempts to complete a 10-course master's degree, and a maximum of 7 course attempts to complete a 4-course master's certificate.
Students may take up to four years to complete a 10-course program (Most students complete their master's degrees in less than three). Students may take up to three years to complete a 4-course master's certificate. (Master's certificates can generally be completed in 6 months to one year.)
Prior to filing a formal application for a degree program, students may take up to two graduate courses as non-degree students, thereby determining whether a commitment to both the chosen field and program is appropriate for them.
Students enrolling in 9 or more credits in a semester are considered to be full-time, per the University guidelines.