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2018-2019 Catalog > Graduate Policies and Programs > Graduate Policies > Graduation Guidelines and Procedures > Graduation Requirements--Master's

Graduation Requirements--Master's

1. Complete a Graduate Transfer Credit Approval form within the first semester following admission to a program that identifies the transfer credit awarded and specifies any special requirements.
2. Complete the total number of semester credit hours and other requirements of the degree plan (including transfer credit) within a six-year period. Courses completed on a credit-granting basis (CR) may not be applied toward a graduate degree without approval of the graduate coordinator or the appropriate department chair.
3. Earn a “C” or better in all courses applied to the degree.
4. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher on all work counted toward the degree.
5. Pass and/or complete comprehensive examination(s) if required for the program.
6. Submit an approved thesis, if required for the program, by the deadlines published by The Graduate School. See Thesis in this section.
7. Follow the steps to apply for graduation on the Registrar’s Office website: uttyler.edu/registrar/graduation/applying_for_graduation.php.
8. See the Graduation section of the Office of the Registrar website for additional information on this process.