Policy on Completion of Thesis/Product of Learning

Students who have completed their course work and the number of thesis/product of learning hours for credit required in their graduate degree program but have not completed their thesis/product of learning, must take one of two actions as follows:

1. Students who will continue to use university resources in completing their degrees must enroll in and pay tuition and fees for the culminating Thesis/Capstone Course 699 as appropriate for all degree programs. The hours will not count toward the degree. (EDU 699, ELPS 699, BIOL 699-700, MATH 699)
2. Students who will not use university resources should apply for a leave of absence. Students choosing this option must file a formal petition with the Office of Graduate Education for a leave of absence that states that they will not use university resources during the leave period. Students granted a leave of absence must re-apply for active status in the graduate program.
3. Students will receive the "IP" grade in the Capstone/Thesis course when they have been approved to receive additional time to complete the requirements of the course (presently in place). To continue toward completion of this work during the next semester, the student must register for the class again and pay tuition with the same number of credit hours that were assigned to the class in which the "IP" grade was awarded. At the completion of all required work, the final grade will be awarded and the "IP" grade will be changed to the "S" grade. The "S" grade will not affect the grade point average nor carry any weight in hours earned or attempted. The student will graduate with no "IP" grades on the record. Students will have no more than four (4) semesters to complete their Capstone/Thesis.

Regardless of the course of action selected, all students must be enrolled in thesis/product of learning preparation courses for credit during the semester in which they complete their graduate work or are scheduled to receive their degree.