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Graduate Time Limit

The following degree requirements must be completed within 6 years from the first registration for graduate courses:

MFR/MNR

Program of Study
Oral Examination

MS

Program of Study
Oral Examination
Thesis Defense

PhD

Program of Study
Written and Oral Comprehensive Examination
*Admission to Candidacy

*When a student is admitted to candidacy, the clock is set again for a five-year deadline to completion and successful defense of the dissertation.