Office/Contact: Graduate School Source: SDBOR Policy 2:9; SDBOR Policy 5:5:4 Link: ; Associated Forms: Academic Appeals Reporting Form SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Policy and Procedure Manual SUBJECT: Graduate Student Admission and Progression NUMBER: _________________ (Assigned by Policy Manual Editor) Purpose This policy establishes the criteria, timeline requirements, and processes for: 1) admission into the graduate school; 2) progression through a graduate program; and 3) receiving the degree or credential via graduation processes. Definitions Annual Evaluation: a formal review of the progress of degree completion for thesis (master’s option A) and dissertation students including performance in coursework and completion of thesis or dissertation goals. The review should take place annually and be standard in format and timing for all students within a program. The review will include a written evaluation portion, including an opportunity for the student to rebut, followed by a meeting for discussion. The written portion should take place using a program-standard form and include a synopsis of progress made in the previous year as well as guidance for the upcoming year. Applicant: a person who applies to a graduate program. Committee: Graduate Student Advisory Committee(s) Committee Chair: the graduate faculty member responsible for conducting the business of an approved Graduate Student Advisory Committee. Graduate Credential: referring to a graduate certificate, graduate minor, master’s degree, or doctoral degree. Plan of Study (POS): a document prepared by the student and approved by the advisor and/or Committee and also approved by the Dean of the Graduate School which identifies the specific coursework the student must complete to receive the degree. POS GPA: cumulative Plan of Study grade point average Program Officials: faculty or staff representing graduate programs Remediation Opportunity: a program afforded to a student who has failed an academic exercise the student shall: 1) be provided feedback regarding the deficiencies of their
Office/Contact: Graduate School Source: SDBOR Policy 2:9; SDBOR Policy 5:5:4 Link: ; Associated Forms: Academic Appeals Reporting Form SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY Policy and Procedure Manual SUBJECT: Graduate Student Admission and Progression NUMBER: _________________ (Assigned by Policy Manual Editor) Purpose This policy establishes the criteria, timeline requirements, and processes for: 1) admission into the graduate school; 2) progression through a graduate program; and 3) receiving the degree or credential via graduation processes. Definitions Annual Evaluation: a formal review of the progress of degree completion for thesis (master’s option A) and dissertation students including performance in coursework and completion of thesis or dissertation goals. The review should take place annually and be standard in format and timing for all students within a program. The review will include a written evaluation portion, including an opportunity for the student to rebut, followed by a meeting for discussion. The written portion should take place using a program-standard form and include a synopsis of progress made in the previous year as well as guidance for the upcoming year. Applicant: a person who applies to a graduate program. Committee: Graduate Student Advisory Committee(s) Committee Chair: the graduate faculty member responsible for conducting the business of an approved Graduate Student Advisory Committee. Graduate Credential: referring to a graduate certificate, graduate minor, master’s degree, or doctoral degree. Plan of Study (POS): a document prepared by the student and approved by the advisor and/or Committee and also approved by the Dean of the Graduate School which identifies the specific coursework the student must complete to receive the degree. POS GPA: cumulative Plan of Study grade point average Program Officials: faculty or staff representing graduate programs Remediation Opportunity: a program afforded to a student who has failed an academic exercise the student shall: 1) be provided feedback regarding the deficiencies of their
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