Academic Policies

Extension of Degree

Extension of Degree / Extension of Program

BFA students who, at graduation, have not completed all degree requirements beyond course credits, e.g., recitals, etc., must petition their school for up to one year of extension in order to complete these degree requirements.

MA students are not eligible for an extension of degree.

MFA students who are unable to complete degree requirements other than course credits, e.g., thesis projects, recitals, etc., must petition the appropriate school each year, by letter, to request an extension for a maximum of five years. These annual requests for extension should include a statement of the student’s progress toward the completion and an explanation of the reason for the extension. After five years, petitions for extension for completion of MFA degree requirements must be submitted to the Deans Council for approval.

DMA students who are unable to complete the Doctoral Project or Final (Summative) Portfolio Review must petition the School of Music each year, by letter, to request an extension for a maximum of two years. These annual requests for extension should include a statement of the student’s progress toward the completion and an explanation of the reason for the extension. After two years, petitions for extension for completion of DMA degree requirements must be submitted to the Deans Council for approval.