Readmission
To remain an "active" graduate student at the University of Minnesota
as of fall 2002, students must register for at least one credit every fall and
spring term (the earlier policy was that students must register every twelve
months to remain active).
Forms:
Once “inactive”, a student must apply for readmission by completing a
form for the department and the
Graduate School
form [.pdf]. Instructions for completing the forms are below. Decisions for
readmission are based on a review of previous progress toward degree completion,
the plan of each student, the timeline for completion, and the availability of
faculty resources.
Instructions:
Department readmission form
The department readmission form requires
the adviser’s signature and a detailed timeline for completion of the components
left in the program. Please note the following elements of the process:
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If the student’s adviser is no longer at the university,
it is the student’s responsibility to identify a current faculty member who
is willing to serve in that capacity. Students should check the department Web
site's vita of faculty to obtain identify
areas of interest applicable to their dissertation topic. Program coordinators
could also be contacted for suggestions.
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If the student had filed a
degree program form
[.pdf] (GS 89a and
b) with the graduate school before becoming inactive, the student should bring
a copy of that form and a transcript to the adviser as a basis for the discussion
about the completion timeline. Transcripts can be obtained at
One Stop.
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If the student had not yet filed a degree program before becoming inactive,
the student should obtain and read a copy of the department’s current
student
handbook for the specific degree objectives (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., M.A.). Included are the degree
expectations and the program planning worksheet. Along with a copy of the transcript,
the program planning worksheet can be used for the basis of discussion with
the adviser in planning the timeline. Transcripts can be obtained at
One Stop.
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The department form with adviser’s signature is submitted to the department’s
director of graduate studies.
Graduate School readmission form
If a student qualifies for an “Express
Readmit” in the
Graduate School
form [.pdf], the form must be signed by the director of graduate studies. If not, the form is submitted directly to the
Graduate School
along with the readmission fee.
Register the term you are accepted for readmission. To avoid repeating the readmission
process, be sure to register at least once during each 12 month period. Please
note that doctoral students cannot register for any of the 24 thesis credits
until passing the oral prelim exam. If students have not yet completed the oral
prelim, have completed all course work but need to stay active, students can
register for a pre-thesis credit, EdPA 8666.These pre-thesis credits are not
graded, do not require class work and are not counted in the program (but, students
do pay tuition).
After passing the prelim oral, doctoral students can register for thesis credits
under EdPA 8888. While 24 thesis credits are required, all credits cannot be
taken the same semester. Thesis credits must be taken over a period of at least
two terms (fall and spring semester, summer and spring/fall). The oral prelim
and thesis credits cannot be taken in the same term (unless the oral prelim
is completed before the registration deadline for that term).
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