If they are accepted into a degree program, they can petition the Graduate College to accept their coursework that was taken prior to being admitted. The maximum number of credits that can be petitioned into a graduate program is 3 units or 12 semester hours. Since departmental approval is required, these students should consult with their prospective department for specific information on what courses will be accepted. Students who wish to pursue an advanced degree must submit an application form, required test scores, official college transcripts, and three letters of reference. Application forms can be obtained from Regional Program Directors or from the Division of Academic Outreach .
Students can also download an application form .
It is the student's responsibility to check with the academic department to ascertain if everything has been received. Once a student is accepted, he or she will be sent a Notice of Admission from the Office of Graduate Admissions . All graduate students are subject to the University requirements governing time limitations for pursuing an advanced degree. A candidate for a master's degree must complete all requirements for the degree within five calendar years after being accepted in the Graduate College. This same requirement applies to students pursuing an advanced certificate degree unless the individual continues on from his or her master's degree to the advanced certificate program.