Program Changes
Changing Academic Programs, or Adding/Removing a certificate, license, endorsement, or second program
Currently enrolled students may request to change their program from one graduate program to another, or from one emphasis to another, with the approval of both departments and final approval by the Graduate School. Students should utilize the "Graduate Program Change" form to facilitate this process. If the form is submitted before add/drop date, changes will take effect in the current term. If the form is submitted after drop date the changes will take effect in the next term.
The "Graduate Program Change" form can be used to change your degree level to a lower level, e.g. from doctorate to masters or masters to certificate only. If you wish to move up in degree level, you must reapply to the Graduate School. If the change is to be treated as a new program, the time limit for completion of the degree begins with the term that the request form is processed for, either the current term or the next available term. None of your previous work will be applicable to the new major. If the change is not to be treated as a new program, the time limit to complete the new program remains the date at which you initiated your original program of study.
Please note that your admission to a new degree program is contingent on the approval by the program's faculty and is not automatic. If you are denied admission into the requested program, you will remain in your current program unless you notify the Graduate School to close your file.