Individual curriculum requirements may be adjusted upon the student's request, with the faculty advisor's and the dean's approval. Satisfactorily meet program requirements of the college. Successfully complete all required courses of the Institute and the college. Normally, the student should complete requirements within seven years of the time of initial registration for graduate study. Extensions of the seven year rule may be granted through petition to the Graduate Council.
Students can apply through the dean of the college offering the master's program.
Full payment or satisfactory adjustment of all financial obligations. Other exceptions pertaining to a group of students must be approved by the Graduate Council. Each degree granting program shall reserve the prerogative to require a thesis when appropriate. The thesis requirement may be waived and replaced by other appropriate research or comparable professional achievement as an integral part of the graduate program. Successfully complete all courses, examinations and defense of dissertation.