Statute of Limitations - Time Limitations

Doctoral Degree Programs 

 

Requirements for a doctoral degree must be completed within eight (8) calendar years from the initial date of registration in graduate school. All work for the doctoral degree must be completed within five (5) calendar years after the qualifying examination, or the examination must be repeated. 

Master's Degree Programs 

Requirements for a master's degree must be completed with credits and transcripts (including the allowable 12 transfer credit hours) that are no more than seven (7) years old.