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This site is being revised for the 25/26 Academic Year. Please refer to the "24/25 Catalog" for current information.
The purpose of this policy is to establish a maximum time frame for the completion of degree and certificate programs to ensure students’ progress towards their academic goals in a timely manner while providing flexibility for unforeseen circumstances.
This policy applies to all undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as certificate programs offered by the institution. Students are expected to complete their degree or certificate programs within a specified maximum time frame from the date of initial enrollment.
Maximum Time Frame (Based on two semesters per calendar year)
Associates Programs: Students are expected to complete their degree requirements within 150% of the standard program length. For example, a typical 60-credit hour undergraduate program should be completed within 90 credit hours, or approximately 3 years, from the date of initial enrollment.
Undergraduate Programs: Students are expected to complete their degree requirements within 150% of the standard program length. For example, a typical 120-credit hour undergraduate program should be completed within 180 credit hours, or approximately 6 years, from the date of initial enrollment.
Graduate Programs: Students are expected to complete their degree requirements within 150% of the standard program length. For example, a typical 30-credit hour master's program should be completed within 45 credit hours, or approximately 2.5 years, from the date of initial enrollment.
Certificate Programs: Students are expected to complete their certificate requirements within 150% of the standard program length. For example, a certificate program requiring 30 credit hours should be completed within 45 credit hours, or approximately 1.5 years, from the date of initial enrollment.
The institution will monitor students’ progress towards their degree or certificate completion and will provide notifications if a student is approaching the maximum time frame during semester reviews for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and may be placed on academic probation.
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