Issuing Office

Registrar's Office

Affected Parties

Students

Policy Language

Students pursuing a certificate must complete the certificate requirements within three (3) years of the date of matriculation.

Policy Rationale

To ensure that students understand the expectations set forth by the University regarding the time limit for completing a Certificate.

Definition of Glossary Terms

None specified

Procedures

Any student who does not complete coursework within the permissible time limit for any reason, including discontinued enrollment, must reapply for readmission and will be subject to the requirements of the Catalog and Certificate Completion Plan (CCP) in effect at the time of his/her readmission. A break in enrollment occurs when the student fails to enroll in at least one course during an academic year. The academic year begins with the start of the fall semester and ends with the conclusion of the summer term. Students who break enrollment must apply for readmission and will be subject to the requirements of the Catalog and certificate requirements in effect at the time of their readmission.

Sanctions

None specified

Exceptions

None