Special Students Students who do not meet prerequisite requirements for admission may be admitted as special students. Special students are ineligible for financial aid awards. However, when no more than the aquivalent of one term's work is needed to satisfy prerequisites, students will be considered for admission and financial aid as regular degree candidates. Thesis topics will be selected with the approval of a graduate program director. Hourly Employment Limited hourly employment is available to qualified students.
Hourly rates are dependent on the nature of the work and the student's ability.
Limitations on the number of hours which may be worked will be established by the faculty member in charge, normally not to exceed 12.5 hours per week at Thayer School during academic terms and 40 hours per week between terms and during off-terms. Hourly employment may not exceed a total of 40 hours per week from any and all college sources. Students who accept graduate research assistantships or fellowships may not engage in any additional employment outside or inside Thayer School without prior approval of a graduate program director. Such employment is limited to 10 hours per week. Loans Thayer School awards may not be sufficient to cover the costs associated with obtaining a degree.