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the Academic Progression Worksheet. The hold will be replaced on the
student’s account after the student registers.
VI. If the student meets the requirement for Advancement to Candidacy the
first semester after the initial hold was placed on his/her account, the
hold will be permanently removed. If the student does not meet the
requirements for Advancement to Candidacy, he/she will no longer be
allowed to continue in the program.

Exceptions: Because there is a need to show actual registration in order
to obtain a visa for re-entry into the United States, the hold will be
removed for those international students who intend to travel outside of
the country if it is determined that their progress in their academic
program may result in the criteria for advancement to Candidacy.

Course Load

A student who registers for nine (9) graduate semester hours is considered to be
a full-time student. Students who register for fewer hours are designated as part-
time. A student may pursue up to 12 credit hours in a semester. If a graduate
student would like to take more than 12 credit hours approval must be obtained
from the Graduate School Office. Six credit hours are the maximum number that
may be taken in one summer session.

Standards of Academic Work

In order to remain in good standing, candidates for the master's Degree must
maintain a 3.00 grade point average after being advanced to candidacy. If the
cumulative average falls below 3.00, the student will be placed on probation. After
completing nine additional hours of work, if the cumulative average returns to the
acceptable level of 3.00, the student will be restored to good standing. A student
on probation will not be permitted to take the Comprehensive Examination,
Seminar, or Practicum. Required courses in which the candidate earns a grade of
“F” must be repeated. Students who lack sufficient academic aptitude or who fail
to show evidence of serious purpose may be requested by the Graduate Dean to
withdraw from their graduate program.

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