Important University Policies
You must have at least a 3.0 grade point average to continue in the Program.
The University has a seven-year rule as follows: All graduate credit offered for the degree must have been earned within seven (7) calendar years after the year of admission. For example, students entering in Fall 2020 have until December 2027 to complete their degrees. Coursework expires seven (7) years after the date the initial grade is awarded and may not be used for the degree after this date. For example, courses taken in Spring 2021 may be used on a program of study for graduation until May 2028.
Nine hours is the maximum number of hours of transfer allowed for a degree. Acceptance of transfer credit has to be approved by the Higher Education faculty before the Program of Study is submitted. Full details are available at the link to transfer credits policy.
If you are not enrolled for consecutive fall and spring semesters, you must apply for readmission.
Faculty may assign a grade of "I"—Incomplete—when a student is unable to complete coursework at the end of the term because of illness or some other unavoidable cause. An incomplete is not given solely because assignments were not completed during the semester. An "I" becomes an "F" or "U" if not removed within the time designated by the instructor, not to exceed one semester. Students intending to graduate must clear all incomplete work prior to the first day of the next academic term, or they will not be able to graduate until the next term.
Written Comprehensive Exams
You should take the Comprehensive Exam in your final semester, but no earlier than one semester prior to your final semester. The Exam is based on your entire Program of Study, not simply individual courses. Your task is to respond to the assigned prompts in which you apply or relate the theory and research from your courses to the problem you are addressing. The members of the Higher Education faculty review the exam and assign a grade of Pass or Fail. The Comprehensive Exam does not include an oral exam.
DegreeWorks
DegreeWorks (https://dw.appstate.edu) is an online tool that the university supplies to help you and your advisor monitor your progress toward degree completion. Review the guide (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu/students/dwFAQ.html) to become familiar with this tool that you should use at least once a semester.
For More Information
To see the Graduate Bulletin program description and requirements, click here.
For information about the M.A. program, contact Dr. Stacey Garrett, Program Director at garrettsd@appstate.edu or 828-262-3112.
For information about the Graduate Certificate programs, Contact Dr. Krista Wojdak at wojdakkp@appstate.edu or (828) 262-6052.
For information about App State Online cohorts, contact online@appstate.edu or 800-355-4084.