If you want need more time to complete your master’s or doctoral degree, you need to fill out a Request for Time Extension form.  Below are step-by-step instructions.

1. Complete a copy of the Request for Time Extension form for master’s students or  doctoral students
2. Include a detailed time line determined by you and validated by signature and date of your major professor containing steps to completion of the degree within the requested time extension (see Page 3-4 of this form).
3. Obtain signatures on the application for extension from:

    

   • the Major Professor
   • the Program Coordinator or Director
   • the Department Chair
   • the College or School Dean
   • the Graduate Dean signs after final review.

Include letters from:

• Student (indicating justification and requested terms/conditions of extension request.)
• Major Professor (clearly stating what additional coursework is needed; if none is needed, explain how the student is current in coursework; spell out the terms/conditions of the extension request.)
• Program Coordinator (endorsing a & b above; may provide additional information)
• Department Chair (endorsing a, b, & c above; may provide additional information)

5. Attach a copy of the student's form entitled "The Graduate School Graduate Admission Evaluation Form."

6. Include transcripts of all work toward this degree. (Unofficial copies are fine. Printouts from EIS are not OK.)

7. Include current degree plan with grades.

8. Include resume showing student ID#, place of employment, position and title, work/professional experience, etc.