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Table of contents
ACADEMIC STANDING
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28
Good Academic Standing ..................................................................................................28
Academic Probation ............................................................................................................28
Academic Dismissal ............................................................................................................. 28
TRANSFER AND CHANGE OF MAJOR
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Transfer of Credits ................................................................................................................. 29
Change of Major .................................................................................................................. 29
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARCH-BASED DEGREES
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Comprehensive Examination .............................................................................................. 29
Research Proposal ................................................................................................................ 30
Admission to Candidacy ..................................................................................................... 30
Thesis and Dissertation ......................................................................................................... 30
Copyright .............................................................................................................................. 31
Declaration of Original Work .............................................................................................. 31
GRADUATION
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Applying for the Degree ......................................................................................................32
Exit Clearance .......................................................................................................................32
Official Transcript, Attestation and Diploma .....................................................................32
Steps Leading to Graduation for Students with Theses/Dissertations .............................33
FEES AND FINANCES
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Tuition Fees .............................................................................................................................36
Settling your Bills .................................................................................................................... 41
Refunds .................................................................................................................................. 42
Financial Support .................................................................................................................. 42
Chancellor’s Graduate Student Fellowships ............................................................. 43
PhD Scholarships and Fellowships .............................................................................. 44
Graduate Assistantships ............................................................................................... 46
Graduate Assistantships ............................................................................................... 47