Graduate School
Graduate Student Continuous Enrollment Policy - 1L16
Once the culminating project has begun or all course enrollments have been completed, graduate students are required to be enrolled each term (including summer) until all degree requirements are met. A culminating project can be a thesis, project, dissertation, doctoral research project, exit exam, or similar endeavor. Students enrolled in no other credit hours are required to enroll in UNIV 500 Continuing Enrollment in all subsequent terms until graduation requirements have been completed. UNIV 500 enrollment allows students access to university resources, such as library, advisement, and email privileges, while also meeting the continuing enrollment requirement. Students can register for UNIV 500 independently or request continuous enrollment in UNIV 500 by completing the Continuous Enrollment request on the Graduate Student Request Form. Students who fail to enroll in UNIV 500 each term as required will be assessed relevant fees upon completion of final requirements.
Enrollment in only UNIV 500 for international students may not be recommended due to immigration regulations. International students are encouraged to consult with International Student and Scholar Services regarding enrollment in UNIV 500 following completion of all course requirements and pending completion of the final project.
Students may request an exception to this policy by submitting a Graduate Student Request Form to waive the Continuous Enrollment requirement. Other exceptions may be granted pursuant to relevant University policies (for example Policy 3C15 – Pregnant and Newly Parenting Students Policy).
Approved by Chancellor effective 7/10/23
This policy was issued on July 10, 2023, replacing the February 5, 2016 version.
Document Reference: 1L16
Origin: GR 14/15-14; OC 7/10/23
