In this section, you will find information that will help you be successful as you proceed through the program--and look towards the future. The menu on the left is for all students.
Important University Policies
You must have at least a 3.0 grade point average to continue in the Program.
The University has a seven-year rule as follows: All graduate credit offered for the degree must have been earned within seven (7) calendar years after the year of admission. For example, students entering in Fall 2020 have until December 2027 to complete their degrees. Coursework expires seven (7) years after the date the initial grade is awarded and may not be used for the degree after this date. For example, courses taken in Spring 2021 may be used on a program of study for graduation until May 2028.
Nine hours is the maximum number of hours of transfer allowed for a degree. Acceptance of transfer credit has to be approved by the Higher Education faculty before the Program of Study is submitted. Full details are available at the link to transfer credits policy.
If you are not enrolled for consecutive fall and spring semesters, you must apply for readmission.
Faculty may assign a grade of "I"—Incomplete—when a student is unable to complete coursework at the end of the term because of illness or some other unavoidable cause. An incomplete is not given solely because assignments were not completed during the semester. An "I" becomes an "F" or "U" if not removed within the time designated by the instructor, not to exceed one semester. Students intending to graduate must clear all incomplete work prior to the first day of the next academic term, or they will not be able to graduate until the next term.
DegreeWorks
DegreeWorks (https://dw.appstate.edu) is an online tool that the university supplies to help you and your advisor monitor your progress toward degree completion. Review the guide (http://www.graduate.appstate.edu/students/dwFAQ.html) to become familiar with this tool that you should use at least once a semester.
For More Information
To see the Graduate Bulletin program description and requirements, click here.
For information about the M.A. program, contact Dr. Chauntee Thrill, Program Director at hesa@appstate.edu.
For information about App State Online cohorts, contact online@appstate.edu or 800-355-4084.