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Classification of Students – Graduate

A degree-seeking student is a student who has been admitted to the College and has declared an intention to pursue the requirements for a graduate degree or graduate certificate program. Degree-seeking students are admitted as first-time graduate. Degree-seeking students are also classified according to semester credits completed (earned), as follows:

M.A. First Year

Fewer than 19 semester credits

M.A. Second Year

19 or more semester credits

Certificate First Year

Fewer than 19 semester credits

Certificate Second Year

19 or more semester credits

Non-degree-seeking students are defined as students enrolled in graduate courses without intention of pursuing a degree or certificate.