Each student and his/her advisor must prepare a program plan before the student completes 10 semester hours. Degree candidates must obtain final program approval from their advisor before the semester in which they enroll for the final course in their program. This will help ensure that the final degree certification is not delayed due to an outdated program plan on file.
Student must apply for graduation the first week of the semester he/she expects to complete the degree requirements.
Student must apply for readmission if not enrolled for one full year.
The time limit policy for completion of a master’s degree—set by the Graduate School of Michigan State University—is five (5) years. The five-year window begins with the date of the earliest credits in the degree program; this includes any transfer, LifeLong or graduate certificate credits transferred into the degree program. Students who encounter events that make it difficult to complete the degree within five years can speak to their advisor about applying for a time extension.