Except where provided for elsewhere in this calendar, each student for a Master's Degree shall normally spend at least two semesters in residence as a graduate student at this University.

Except where provided for elsewhere in this calendar, each student for a Ph.D. or Psy.D. shall normally spend at least three semesters in residence as a graduate student at this University.

To be resident as a graduate student of this university a student must be registered as a graduate student at Memorial University of Newfoundland and participate in a community of learners and instructors (formally or informally) who are joined together by the practices and standards of a profession or an academic discipline. For most students this will involve taking courses or engaging in research while resident on campus. These attributes may, however, be found elsewhere and it is possible therefore that the residency requirement may be satisfied in an off campus location. In such cases the Dean of Graduate Studies must be satisfied that the attributes are met.

Except where provided for elsewhere in this Calendar, each student for a graduate diploma shall normally spend at least one semester in residence as a graduate student at this University.

The maximum period of a graduate program shall be seven years beyond first registration.

 

4.3.6 Leaves of Absence
 

4.3.6.1 General
A leave of absence is a period of time during which a student is not required to register; no fees are assessed; and the time granted is not counted in the maximum time period permitted for a graduate program (see Period of Study).

In the event that circumstances prevent a student from pursuing the program, the student may apply to the Dean of Graduate Studies for a leave of absence.

A student may normally apply for only one leave of absence during the student's program. The maximum leave of absence shall normally not exceed 12 months.

An application for leave will normally be made before the end of the registration period in the first semester for which leave is requested. Requests received after the end of the regular registration period, and approved, will be charged an administration fee as indicated on the Financial and Administrative Services website.

 

4.3.6.2 Parental
A student may apply for a leave of absence in the case of pregnancy/birth/adoption of a child. (Such leave will be considered separately from 3. above.)

4.4 Program Requirements
Note:
Every student shall complete a program of study as recommended by the Head of the academic unit, in consultation with the Supervisory Committee and approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies. See Procedure For Admission, Clause 2.

4.4.1 Graduate Diploma and Master's Programs
Students should consult the appropriate Department/Faculty/School regulations for information concerning the specific program requirements. Students wishing to take individual courses outside of their program of study must seek approval from the Head of their academic unit prior to registration.

Graduate diploma programs shall not normally comprise more than 50% of the master's in the same area.

 

4.4.2 Ph.D. and Psy.D. Programs
Each student is required to pass a comprehensive examination (see Comprehensive Examinations, Ph.D. and Psy.D. Comprehensive Examination).

Each student shall present a thesis embodying the results of original research.