• Table of Contents
• The Graduate School Handbook

• Graduate Education
• The Graduate School and the Administrative Board
• Graduate School Staff Directory
• Graduate Education References
• Graduate School Calendar

• General Academic Requirements and Regulations
• Admission and Matriculation
• Eligibility
• Course Credit
• Registration
• Residence Credit
• Graduate Grading
• Assistantships and Fellowships
• Tuition and Other Charges
• Graduation
• Medical or Personal Issues
• Withdrawal from the University
• Policies and Procedures
• Students as Faculty
• Certificate Programs
• Dual Degree Programs
• Generative AI Guidelines

• Degree Requirements
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

Policies and Procedures

Campus Policies and Procedures can be found online at:

• Campus Policies and Procedures
• The Office of the Dean of Students
• The Graduate Catalog

The following are selected Policies and Procedures that may be of immediate interest for students.

• Honor Code
• Responsible Conduct of Research
• Research Misconduct
• Copyright Policy
• iThenticate
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Illegal Drug Policy
• Alcohol Policy
• Annual Security Report
• Immunization Requirements
• Class Attendance
• University Approved Absences
• University Travel Policy and Global Travel Registry
• Improper Relationships between Students and Employees
• Policy Statement on Non-Discrimination
• Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct
• Faculty Grievance Committee
• Safety and Health Concerns
• Residency Status for Tuition Purposes
• Pregnancy-Related Resources and Policies
• Graduate Student Parental Leave Policy