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.