I. Enrollment

Once admitted, all degree and non-degree graduate students must enroll before each semester at the times and locations announced by the University Registrar. Enrollment dates are published in the Graduate School Calendar.

Any admitted student who fails to enroll for one semester or more must apply for readmission upon return. (See "Continuous Enrollment," below.) A late charge of $25 will be assessed to any student enrolling after the date set forth on the Graduate School Calendar.

All degree-seeking students are expected to maintain full-time status and to devote full time to graduate study. No degree student may hold a job, on or off campus, without the express permission of his or her department and the Graduate School.

I.A. Continuous Enrollment

All students must enroll each semester in the academic year to maintain student status. Continuous enrollment is met normally by enrollment in the University and registration in a graduate- level course relevant to the student's program. A student who concurrently pursuing degrees in the Graduate School and in another school in the University meets the continuous enrollment requirement by registering for a course in either program. Any exception to this rule, including a leave of absence, must be approved by the Graduate School. (See "Leave of Absence," below.)

Degree students who have completed the credit hour requirement for their degree must register for at least one credit hour per semester, including the final semester or Summer Session in which they receive their degree. These students may be considered full- time students whether or not they are in residence. Students not in residence and taking one credit hour pursuant to continuous enrollment requirements are charged a special registration fee.

A student who fails to enroll for one semester or more must apply for readmission upon return.  Continuing degree-seeking students (i.e., degree students who are eligible to continue their studies in the fall semester) may have access to University facilities and services from May through August without registering and enrolling for academic credit in the Summer Session.

I.B. Leave of Absence

For exceptional reasons and on the recommendation of the department, a student in good academic standing may request a leave of absence for a maximum of two consecutive semesters. A request for a leave of absence must be made before the semester in which the leave is taken and all leaves of absence must be approved by the Graduate School. If, for some urgent reason, a student is allowed to leave the University after the beginning of the semester, the withdrawal procedure below must be followed. If at the end of the leave of absence period the student does not return, the student is considered terminated. Application for readmission is required if the student wishes to return. In the case of a medical leave of absence, clearance from the University Health Center is required prior to readmission.

I.C. Withdrawal from the Program

To withdraw from the University before the end of the semester, a student must inform the department and the Graduate School as well as complete the notice of withdrawal in the Office of Residence Life, 315 Main Building. For information on refunds, refer to "Tuition and Expenses" on page 27. Upon approval of the withdrawal, the University enters a grade of "W" for each course in which the student was registered. If a student drops out of the University without following the procedure described above, a grade of "F" is recorded for each course. The credit for any course or examination will be forfeited if the student interrupts  is or her program of study for five years or more. The University reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student when academic performance, health status or general conduct may be judged clearly detrimental to the best interests of either the student or the University community.

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