GCAC-610 - Time Limitation - Research Doctorate
To assure that doctoral students complete their degree in a timely manner.
To set the maximum time limit for students pursuing a research doctorate (Ph.D.).
All students in a research doctoral program (Ph.D.).
- A Ph.D. student is required to complete the program, including acceptance of the doctoral dissertation, within eight years after the date of successful completion of the qualifying examination, not including approved leaves of absence as outlined in GSAD-906.
- Individual graduate programs may set shorter time limits.
- Approved by Graduate Council, December 16, 2020. Effective immediately.
- Revised to clarify that approved leaves of absence are not counted towards the time limitation.
- Removed reference to extensions. A Procedures document will be added with details on how to request extensions.
- Adapted from Graduate Bulletin: July 2018