Policies and Procedures
Below is a listing of pertinent academic policies and procedures that graduate students should be aware of. For a complete listing of Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures please refer to the online Graduate Catalog.
Registration
Responsibility for Registration
Approval of Initial Registration
Course Additions and Schedule Changes
Continuous Registration Requirement
Continuous Registration Requirement, Project/Thesis/ Dissertation
Multiple Registration
Cross-Registration Procedures
Registration at Another College
Undergraduate Registration in Graduate Courses
Graduate Registration in Undergraduate Courses
Enrollment Status
Full-time Certification
Course Code Explanation
Rutgers-Newark Courses
Enrollment Status
Full-time Certification
Half-time Students
Grades
Project, Thesis, and Dissertation Grades
Final Grades in Project, Thesis, and Dissertation
Special Topics
Independent Study
Incomplete
Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory
Grade Reports
Grade Changes
Grade Disputes
Special Circumstances
Course Repetition
Transcript of Grades
Academic Performance and Satisfactory Progress Policy
Academic Warning
Academic Probation
Dismissal
Appeals
Readmission if Dismissed
- Transfer Credit (PDF)
- Policy on Independent Study/ Special Topics/ Research Courses (PDF)
- Master's Thesis and Master's Project (PDF)
Format and Submission
Master's Thesis Advisor, Committee, and Defense
Grades
Progress towards Degree
Intellectual Property and Copyright Ownership
General Graduate Degree Requirements
Graduate Certificate Requirements
Grade Point Average Calculation
Expiration of Credit
Independent Study Courses
Degrees Dates and Diploma Applications
M.S./M.S. and Dual Master’s Programs
Master of Science Degree Requirements
Credits for Degree
Obtaining a Master’s Degree while Pursuing the PhD
Qualifying Examination
Dissertation and Pre-Doctoral Research Credits
Dissertation Advisor, Dissertation Committee and Research Proposal
Doctoral Dissertation Format and Submission
Progress towards Degree
Residency
Doctoral Candidacy
Intellectual Property and Copyright Ownership
- Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees and Assistants (PDF) (Council of Graduate Schools)
- Graduate Co-Operative Education Policy (PDF)
A. POLICY INTENT AND STUDENT PARTICIPATION
1. Policy Intent
2. Initial Participation
3. Participation and Renewal
4. Participation and Assignment Approval
B. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY
1. Doctoral Students
2. Master’s Students
3. Students Receiving Financial Support
4. Students Supported to do Research
C. REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS
1. Career Development Services and Graduate Studies Office Review
2. Cooperative Education and Project, Thesis, or Dissertation Completion
3. Limits on Full-Time Status and Time to Completion
4. Co-op Course Registration
5. Tuition Charges
6. Limits on Participation during a Semester
7. Grades for Co-op Courses