Preamble

The requirements in this section of the Graduate Bulletin are the minimal ones mandated by the Graduate School; the individual graduate programs may set additional requirements. The Dean of the Graduate School in individual instances may choose to waive specified requirements. A petition for such a waiver must be submitted and endorsed by the Graduate Program Director, who shall append the reasons for believing that the requested waiver does not violate the spirit of the regulation(s).

Any changes in requirements will apply only to students who first matriculate in their particular program after the change is approved and communicated to students at the time of admission. The University reserves the right to alter these minimum regulations without notice. The conferral of a degree is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all current degree and instructional requirements at the time of such award and compliance with University procedures and regulations, including the resolution of any outstanding fees or misconduct accusations.