Such a substitution does not carry an exemption from the comprehensive examination, which covers the material presented in all core courses. A student serving as a GTA or GRA may find it difficult to take four regular courses each semester. In this case, the Plan of Study should be modified to extend the length of study beyond the 12-month nominal duration. The suggested time frame for a GTA or GRA is 3 semesters plus 1 summer. The School requires that all GTAs and GRAs must be registered for at least 12 credit hours.
Student is sponsored by government or industry.
Time limit for ME Degree. The student must complete all the requirements for the ME degree within seven years after admission to the graduate program. Expired credits may be revalidated by examination, upon approval of the advisor, the appropriate department graduation committee, and the Office of the Dean. Application for the ME Degree 3.1 Application for the ME degree is due before November 15th for January graduation, before February 15 for May graduation, and before July 3 for August graduation, but not earlier than 3 months before the expected date of graduation. Student must be registered to apply for the degree.