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ACADEMIC STANDING
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Good Academic Standing ..................................................................................................
Academic Probation ...........................................................................................................
Academic Dismissal .............................................................................................................
TRANSFER AND CHANGE OF MAJOR
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Change of Major ..................................................................................................................
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESEARCH-BASED DEGREES
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Research Proposal ................................................................................................................
Admission to Candidacy .....................................................................................................
Thesis and Dissertation .........................................................................................................
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Declaration of Original Work ..............................................................................................
University Publishing of Theses and Dissertations ..............................................................
GRADUATION
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Applying for the Degree to Graduate ...............................................................................
Exit Clearance .......................................................................................................................
Official Transcript, Attestation and Diploma .....................................................................
Steps Leading to Graduation for Students with Theses/Dissertations .............................
FEES AND FINANCES
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Tuition Fees .............................................................................................................................
Settling your Bills ....................................................................................................................
Refunds ..................................................................................................................................
Financial Support ..................................................................................................................
Chancellor’s Graduate Student Fellowships .............................................................
PhD Scholarships and Fellowships ..............................................................................
Graduate Assistantships ...............................................................................................
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ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL CONDUCT
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GRIEVANCES AND APPEALS
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STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES
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Health Services .....................................................................................................................
International Student Services ............................................................................................
Student Counseling .............................................................................................................
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Health Club ..........................................................................................................................
Graduate Student Development Activities ......................................................................
Writing Center ......................................................................................................................
English Test Preparation and Support................................................................................
RESEARCH
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FACILITY AND LEARNING RESOURCES
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OFF CAMPUS PROGRAMS
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UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC POLICIES
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CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES IN 2019-2020
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