GEOGRAPHY: Internship Committee Appointment
The Internship Committee consists of 3 members. The chair of the committee and one other member must be from the Department of Geography. The third member may be from another department. All members must hold advanced degrees and/or be on the Graduate Faculty.
Student Name: Student ID: Briefly describe the nature of your internship project:
Date:
Committee Member Signatures
Committee Chair & Advisor:
Print Signature
2nd Reader:
Print Signature
Internship Supervisor:
Print Signature
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography cc: Departmental File
GEOGRAPHY: Non-Thesis Committee Appointment
The Internship Committee consists of 3 members. The chair of the committee and one other member must be from the Department of Geography. The third member may be from another department. All members must hold advanced degrees and/or be on the Graduate Faculty. Student Name: Student ID: Briefly describe the nature of your 2 research papers: Date:
Committee Member Signatures
Committee Chair & Advisor:
Print Signature
2nd Reader:
Print Signature
3rd Reader:
Print Signature
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography cc: Departmental File
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GEOGRAPHY: Thesis Committee Appointment
The Internship Committee consists of 3 members. The chair of the committee and one other member must be from the Department of Geography. The third member may be from another department. All members must hold advanced degrees and/or be on the Graduate Faculty. Student Name: Student ID: Briefly describe the nature of your thesis: Date:
Committee Member Signatures
Committee Chair & Advisor:
Print Signature
2nd Reader:
Print Signature
3rd Reader:
Print Signature
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography cc: Departmental File
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RECOMMENDATION FOR
DOCTORAL ADVISORY/DISSERTATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT
School/Department: _____________________________________________ Student’s Name: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________ ID#: __________________
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Degree: ___________________ Major: ______________________________________________________
Tentative title of dissertation: _________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ The following graduate faculty members are recommended to The Graduate School as doctoral advisory/dissertation committee members for the above-named student and each one has agreed to assume this responsibility: Please sign below, and print name under the signature line: Chair: ______________________________________________________ Member: ______________________________________________________ Member: ______________________________________________________ Member: ______________________________________________________ Member: ______________________________________________________ Department Chair or Director of Graduate Study: _______________________________________ Dean, School of Education: _______________________________________ (required for education majors) Approved: _____________________________________________________ Dean of The Graduate School Original to Student File
c: Department Chair or Director of Graduate Study Dean (for education majors) Committee Chair Student
Graduate Faculty Status
(Member, Assoc., Adjunct)
________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________
Date: ___________________ Date: ___________________
Date: ___________________
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GEOGRAPHY Plan of Study: GIScience Certificate
Name Student ID
Preliminary or Final Plan? (P/F) Total Number of Hours: 18
Required Courses
Semester Taken Credit Hours
Deficiency Coursework – Undergraduate courses required if you enter the program without the requisite Geography background
Course GEO 520 GEO 521 GEO 613 GEO 614 GEO 620
Grade
Area Cultural Physical Regional Technical
Deficient? (y/n)
Course
Semester Taken
Credit Hours
Grade
Electives (one of the following courses – GEO 623, STA 571, CSC 570, BIO 522) Additional courses may be approved – see the Director of Graduate Studies
Course Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Director of Graduate Studies, Geography
Date
Student, Geography
Date
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography cc: Departmental File, Graduate School
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GEOGRAPHY Plan of Study: Urban & Economic Development Certificate
Name Student ID
Preliminary or Final Plan? (P/F) Total Number of Hours: 18
Required Courses
Deficiency Coursework – Undergraduate courses required if you enter the program without the requisite Geography background
Course GEO 502 GEO 533 PSC 520 PSC 630
Semester Taken
Credit Hours
Grade
Area Cultural Physical Regional Technical
Deficient? (y/n)
Course
Semester Taken
Credit Hours
Grade
Electives (two of the following courses – GEO 602, GEO 603, GEO 622, GEO 631, PSC 613, PSC 620) Additional courses may be approved – see the Director of Graduate Studies Course Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Director of Graduate Studies, Geography
Date
Student, Geography
Date
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography cc: Departmental File, Graduate School
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DOCTORAL PLAN OF STUDY
School/Department: _____________________________________________ Student’s Name: ________________________________________________ Degree: ___________________ Date: ___________________ ID#: ___________________
Major: _____________________________________________________
This course work proposal has been approved by the following advisory/dissertation committee: Please sign below, and print name under signature line: Chair: ________________________________________________________ Member: ____________________________________ Member: ____________________________________ Member: ___________________________________ Member: ___________________________________
Department Chair or Director of Graduate Study: _________________________________________
Date: ___________________
Dean, School of Education: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________ (required for education majors) This Plan of Study is approved and will be on file in The Graduate School. Any changes that are made in this plan must bear signatures of all individuals listed above and must be filed with The Graduate School for approval. When the student applies for admission to candidacy, The Graduate School will check his/her academic record against the Plan of Study before presenting the student’s application to the Dean of The Graduate School or the Dean’s Designee for approval.
Approved: ____________________________________________________ Dean of The Graduate School Original to Student File c: Department Chair or Director of Graduate Study Dean (for education majors) Committee Chair Student
Date: ___________________
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GEOGRAPHY: Dissertation Plan of Study
Name Student ID Preliminary or Final Plan? (P/F) Total Hours
Required Core Courses Course GEO 620 GEO 760 GEO 761 Cluster Courses –24 hours required* (*no more than 6 credit hours of 500- level courses may be taken) Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Geographic Techniques (6 credit hours) Course Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Physical Geography (6 credit hours) Course Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Urban Geography (6 credit hours) Course Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Dissertation-related Courses (6 credit hours) Course Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Dissertation (15-21 hours) Course GEO 799 Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Director of Graduate Studies, Geography Student, Geography
Date Date cc: Departmental File, Graduate School
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography
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DOCTORAL PLAN OF STUDY REVISION
School/Department: _____________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Student’s Name: ________________________________________________ ID#: ___________________ Degree: ______________________ Major: __________________________________________________ Please justify the following additions, deletions or substitutions to the original Plan of Study (dated _________) that are recommended to The Graduate School:
These revisions have been approved by the following advisory/dissertation committee: Please sign below, and print name under signature line: Chair: ______________________________________________________ Member: ____________________________________ Member: ___________________________________ Member: ____________________________________ Member: ___________________________________ Department Chair or Director of Graduate Study: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Dean, School of Education _______________________________________ Date: ___________________ (required for education majors) Approved:_____________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Dean of The Graduate School Original to Student File c: Department Chair or Director of Graduate Study Dean (for education majors) Committee Chair Student 9
GEOGRAPHY: Internship Plan of Study
Name Student ID Concentration in Urban Planning?
33 Hours
Preliminary or Final Plan? (P/F)
Required Courses
Deficiency Coursework – Undergraduate courses required if you enter the program without the requisite Geography background
Credit Hours Grade Area Cultural Physical Regional Technical Deficient? (y/n) Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Course GEO 601 GEO 695
Semester Taken
Course
Electives (600 level and higher) – minimum of 18 hours required, including 601 and 695
Semester Taken Credit Hours
Electives (500 level) – Credit hours for these courses, when added to 600 level credits, must = 33 credit hours
Semester Taken Credit Hours
Course
Grade
Course
Grade
Collateral Expertise Coursework – 6 hours in computer science, research methods, or statistics, 200 or higher level. Coursework from previous degree may be acceptable—see Director of Graduate Studies. These hours do not count towards your degree. Course Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Student Signature Director of Graduate Studies, Geography
Date Date cc: Departmental File, Graduate School
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography
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GEOGRAPHY: Non-Thesis Plan of Study
Name Student ID
36 Hours
Preliminary or Final Plan? (P/F) Concentration in Urban Planning? Deficiency Coursework – Undergraduate courses required if you enter the program without the requisite Geography background
Credit Hours Grade Area Cultural Physical Regional Technical Deficient? (y/n) Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Required Courses
Course GEO 601
Semester Taken
Course
Electives (600 level and higher) – minimum of 18 hours required, including 601 and 695
Semester Taken Credit Hours
Electives (500 level) – Credit hours for these courses, when added to 600 level credits, must = 33 credit hours
Semester Taken Credit Hours
Course
Grade
Course
Grade
Collateral Expertise Coursework – 6 hours in computer science, research methods, or statistics, 200 or higher level. Coursework from previous degree may be acceptable—see Director of Graduate Studies. These hours do not count towards your degree. Course Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Student Signature Director of Graduate Studies, Geography
Date Date cc: Departmental File, Graduate School
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography
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GEOGRAPHY: Thesis Plan of Study
Name Student ID
33 Hours
Preliminary or Final Plan? (P/F) Concentration in Urban Planning?
Required Courses
Deficiency Coursework – Undergraduate courses required if you enter the program without the requisite Geography background
Credit Hours Grade Area Cultural Physical Regional Technical Deficient? (y/n) Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Course GEO 601 GEO 699
Semester Taken
Course
Electives (600 level and higher) – minimum of 18 hours required, including 601 and 695 Semester Taken Credit Hours
Electives (500 level) – Credit hours for these courses, when added to 600 level credits, must = 33 credit hours Semester Taken Credit Hours
Course
Grade
Course
Grade
Collateral Expertise Coursework – 6 hours in computer science, research methods, or statistics, 200 or higher level. Coursework from previous degree may be acceptable—see Director of Graduate Studies. These hours do not count towards your degree. Course Semester Taken Credit Hours Grade
Student Signature Director of Graduate Studies, Geography
Date Date cc: Departmental File, Graduate School
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography
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GEOGRAPHY: Master’s Comprehensive Exam Schedule
The Master’s Comprehensive Exam Schedule is completed by the Comprehensive Exam Committee and submitted to the Director of Graduate Studies four weeks prior to the Comprehensive Exam. The Exam Committee consists of 3 members from the department with whom you have had coursework. The results of the examination are submitted in writing by the Chair of the committee to the Director of Graduate Studies no later than four weeks following the examination. The Master’s comprehensive examinations are scheduled once each fall and spring semester, typically in mid-October and mid-March. Student Name: Student ID: Examination Date: Date:
Committee Member Signatures
Committee Chair:
Print Signature
2nd Member:
Print Signature
3rd Member:
Print Signature
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography cc: Departmental File
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GEOGRAPHY: Doctoral Preliminary Comprehensive Exam Schedule
The Doctoral Preliminary Comprehensive Exam Schedule is completed by the Doctoral Dissertation Committee and submitted to the Director of Graduate Studies four weeks prior to the Comprehensive Exam. The results of the examination are submitted in writing by the Chair of the committee to the Dire ctor of Graduate Studies no later than four weeks following the examination. The Doctoral Preliminary Comprehensive Examinations are scheduled on an individual basis during either the Fall or Spring semesters. Student Name: Student ID: Examination Date: Date:
Committee Member Signatures
Committee Chair:
Print Signature
2nd Member:
Print Signature
3rd Member:
Print Signature
4th Member:
Print Signature
Return form to the Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Geography cc: Departmental File 14
RESULTS OF MASTER’S COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TO: The Graduate School
FROM: __________________________________________________________________________ (Candidate’s Committee Chair) DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: _________________________________________________________ DATE: ______________________ RE: Results of Written Comprehensive Examination
Degree Candidate: ______________________________________
ID#: ____________________
Degree: ________________________ Major: __________________________________________ Date of Examination: _______________________________ Competency Rating: ___________________ (Pass) Comments: ___________________ (Fail)
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RESULTS OF PRELIMINARY DOCTORAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION
TO: The Graduate School
FROM: __________________________________________________________________________ (Candidate’s Committee Chair) DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: _________________________________________________________ DATE: ______________________ RE: Results of Written Comprehensive Examination
Degree Candidate: ______________________________________
ID#: ____________________
Degree: ________________________ Major: __________________________________________ Date of Examination: _______________________________ Competency Rating: ___________________ (Pass) Comments: ___________________ (Fail)
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RESULTS OF ORAL EXAMINATION IN DEFENSE OF THESIS/DISSERTATION
TO: The Graduate School
FROM: __________________________________________________________________________ (Candidate’s Committee Chair) DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: _________________________________________________________ DATE: ______________________ RE: Results of Oral Examination in Defense of : Thesis Dissertation (circle one)
Degree Candidate: ______________________________________
ID#: ____________________
Degree: ________________________ Major: __________________________________________ Date of Examination: _______________________________ Competency Rating: ___________________ (Pass) Comments: ___________________ (Fail)
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY
(DOCTORAL CANDIDATES ONLY)
This application should not be filed until all course requirements have been completed, language requirement or approved option has been satisfied, preliminary written and oral comprehensive examinations have been passed, and an approved dissertation topic has been filed in The Graduate School. DATE: __________________________________ TO: The Dean of The Graduate School or Dean’s Designee _______________________ ID#
FROM: ______________________________________________________ Student’s Name
On the basis of my course work to date, I respectfully petition for admission to candidacy for the degree of ________________ with a major in ___________________________________________________. For those in degree programs requiring proficiency in a language, please indicate how this requirement has been met (ETS Foreign Language Exam, Reading Knowledge Examination through Department of Romance Languages or German Department, language course, etc.) and date of examination: ________________________________________________________________________________. Mr., Mrs., Ms. _____________________________________________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________________________ Street _____________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip THE FOLLOWING ENDORSEMENT FOR ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY MUST BE SIGNED BY THE CHAIR OF THE STUDENT’S DOCTORAL COMMITTEE BEFORE THIS APPLICATION CAN BE APPROVED FOR ACTION: This student has satisfied all conditions to his/her admission, including evidence of research competency (if required) either through the demonstration of proficiency in statistics or a foreign language. Signed: ____________________________________________________________________________ Chair, Doctoral Advisory/Dissertation Committee Date *Signed: _____________________________________________________________________________ Director of Graduate Study, School of Music Date *Required: School of Music majors only (Revised August 1991) 18
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS
Student ID No: __________/__________/__________ Date:__________________________________ ____ Mail or bring the application to The Graduate School, 241 Mossman Bldg, UNC at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27402 by the end of the first week of classes of the term in which the degree will be granted. The graduation fee ($55 for master’s and Specialist in Education; $70 for combined M.S./Ed.S.; $60 for doctorate) will be added to your student account. Do not send a check with this application. After the fee is posted to your account, payment should be made to the Cashiers and Student Accounts Office, UNC at Greensboro, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170. There is no charge for Certificate candidates. Degree or Certificate: __________________ Major:________________________________________________________ Date you expect to graduate: ( ) December ___________ ( ) May ____________ ( ) August ___________
(year) (year) (year)
Name (as it should __________________________________________________________________________________ appear on diploma) (first name) (middle name or initial if desired) (last name)
Permanent address (to which __________________________________________________________________________ diploma will be mailed--notify No. and Street or P.O. Box No. if change occurs) ________________________________________________________________________ Daytime City State Zip Code Phone No: (______) ________________
Area Code
Local address (if different from________________________________________________________________________ permanent address) No. and Street or P.O. Box No. ________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code
Student’s alternate e-mail address: ____________________________________________________________________ (Graduation information will be e-mailed only to your UNCG student e-mail address) PLAN OF STUDY: If changes have been made to the Plan of Study, all Specialist in Education and master’s degree candidatesmust submit a revised plan of study by the end of the third week of classes. DEADLINE FOR THESES/DISSERTATIONS: All doctoral candidates, and master’s candidates who are preparing a formalthesis, should be aware of the following deadlines (see the University’s Academic Calendar: www.uncg.edu/reg/Calendar): (1) Final oral examination in defense of doctoral dissertation. Master’s thesis candidates should check with their thesis committee chair. (2) Submission of one copy of thesis/dissertation with The Graduate School for approval. (3) Submission of final two copies of thesis/dissertation with The Graduate School (binding and microfilming fees are due at this time).
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DEADLINES FOR GRADUATION
This application must be filed with The Graduate School by the end of the first week of classes of the term in which the degree will be granted (www.uncg.edu/reg/Calendar). Degree and/or certificate candidates must comply with all deadlines set forth in The Graduate School calendar. Failure to do so will delay the candidate’s graduation. These deadlines are necessary to enable everyone involved with the candidate’s degree clearance to complete the process in an orderly and academically sound manner. Candidates who apply for a given graduation and fail to qualify must reapply for a later graduation. Diplomas and transcripts of students owing money to the University will be held until the account is cleared.
REMOVAL OF INCOMPLETE GRADES
Policy concerning incomplete grades is frequently misunderstood. No grade of incomplete (I) may be carried beyond graduation, including incompletes in courses not required for the degree. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that a final grade has been submitted prior to graduation. If a final grade has not been recorded by the deadline date for degree clearance, it is the student’s responsibility to check with The Graduate School to determine his/her status. A GRADE OF I CANNOT BE REMOVED WITH A GRADE OF W.
FORMATTING AND SUBMISSION OF DISSERTATION
The dissertation must be formatted according to the instructions provided in the Guide for the Preparation of Theses and Dissertations. A copy of the guide can be obtained from The Graduate School or from the following University Web site: www.uncg.edu/grs/forms/T_dguide.pdf. A signed copy of your dissertation must be submitted to The Graduate School for approval following the final oral examination. Deadline dates for submission of the dissertation are listed on the University’s Academic Calendar (www.uncg.edu/reg/Calendar) and in The Graduate School Bulletin under Calendar of Events.
FORMATTING AND SUBMISSION OF THESIS
The thesis must be formatted according to the instructions provided in the Guide for the Preparation of Theses and Dissertations. A copy of the guide can be obtained from The Graduate School or from the following University Web site: www.uncg.edu/grs/forms/T_dguide.pdf. A copy of your thesis must be submitted to The Graduate School for approval prior to turning in the final two copies. Deadline dates for submission of the thesis are listed on the University’s Academic Calendar (www.uncg.edu/reg/Calendar) and in The Graduate School Bulletin under Calendar of Events.
REGISTRATION IN FINAL TERM
Thesis or dissertation students must be registered in the term in which they receive their degree. Master’s candidates who have already registered for the maximum of 6 thesis (699) hours will enroll in departmental 801 (example: ART 801 Thesis Extension). Doctoral candidates who have already registered for the required minimum of 12 dissertation (799) hours will enroll in departmental 802 (example: ENG 802 - Dissertation Extension). See the “Academic Regulations” section of The Graduate School Bulletin for a complete explanation of this policy.
COMMENCEMENT
Degrees are awarded after each semester and the second summer term. A commencement ceremony is held in December for Summer Session and Fall Semester graduates, and in May for Spring Semester graduates. Diplomas will be mailed to the student’s permanent address as it is listed on the Application for Graduation unless a new address is provided.
SCHOOL LICENSURE APPLICATION OR UPGRADE
Students seeking professional school licensure or upgrading their licensure should contact The Teacher’s Academy, Room 319, Curry Building. Phone number 336-334-3414.
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THESIS TOPIC APPROVAL
School/Department _________________________________________________ Student’s Name ____________________________________________________ Degree ________________ Date _________________ ID# __________________
Major __________________________________________________________
Tentative Thesis Title: __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Purpose of the Study:
Committee Approval:
Chair: ________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________
Members: _______________________________ _______________________________
Department Chair or Director of Graduate Study: __________________________________________ Date: _________________
Dean, School of Education: __________________________________________ Date: _________________ (required for education majors)
c: The Graduate School
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE APPLICATION
________________________________________________________________ (Print Full Name) __________________________ (Student ID Number)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Address) wishes to apply for a leave of absence from the ___________________________________________degree program with a major in ___________________________________________________. I understand that a leave of absence does not extend the time allowed for completion of the degree. First semester registered ________________________________________ Last semester registered ________________________________________ Semester(s) on leave Semester to return ________________________________________ ________________________________________
*On the back of this form or on an attached sheet, give an explanation of the reason for your request. (Remember to formally withdraw from all courses the semester you are on leave.) Signature ________________________________________________ Date _______________________________
I approve this request:
____________________________________________________
Director of Graduate Study of the Department
Date _____________________________
____________________________________________________
Dean of The Graduate School or Designee
Date _____________________________
PLEASE NOTE: For a full explanation of the policy regarding leaves of absence, please see the Policy on Continuous Enrollment in The Graduate School Bulletin. 22
GRADUATE STUDENT REQUEST FOR TRANSFER CREDIT
(Name of university visited) (Student’s full name and ID number) (Student’s local mailing address) The above named student has requested approval to transfer credit taken during the for the following course(s): (semester) Course name and number _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ term (year) Credit hours _____________ _____________ _____________
*I recommend the above course(s) for transfer credit to the student’s graduate degree program at UNCG: _________________________________________________________________ Signature of Dean, Department Head, or Director of Graduate Study _________________________________________________________________ Signature of Associate Dean of The Graduate School _____________ Date _____________ Date
_____ If this block is checked, the time limit in which to complete the requirements for your degree has changed due to this transfer of credit. Your time limit will now expire with the ____________________________.
*Final approval granted by The Graduate School upon receipt of final, official transcript.
c: Department Student
TO THE STUDENT: Please read instructions on the back of this form
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TO THE STUDENT: 1. Please complete this form in consultation with your major advisor, department head, or director of graduate study. 2. Submit the completed form to the UNCG Graduate School Office (241 Mossman Bldg).
NOTE: The regulations governing the transfer of credit are set forth in The Graduate School Bulletin. Approval to transfer credit to a degree program is conditional upon compliance with ALL limitations stated therein. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure in advance that courses will transfer, including making sure the courses fall within the overall limitation on the number of hours that can be transferred. If the student will not be registered at UNCG during the semester in which they are taking courses at another institution for transfer credit to UNCG, the student must apply for and receive a personal leave of absence. Applications for personal leaves of absence are available in The Graduate School Office. It is the student’s responsibility to request that a final, official transcript be sent to The Graduate School, 241 Mossman Bldg, UNCG, Greensboro, NC 27402, upon completion of the course(s). I have read the Policy on Continuous Enrollment and the regulations governing transfer credit in The Graduate School Bulletin and understand that I bear sole responsibility for meeting all of the conditions stated therein.
_____________________________________________________ Signature of student
(Revised September 2004)
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