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Exceeding Time to Degree Requirements
For details, refer to Syracuse University Academic Rules & Regulations-Graduate School
If the student exceeds the eight-year degree completion limit, the student must submit a petition for an extension to the Graduate School by the second semester of their eighth year, supported by the department and advisor. This petition must provide evidence of academic progress on the dissertation and include a detailed plan for its completion within one year. Students with an approved petition must register for GRD 991, paying for at least one credit hour per semester; failing to register for GRD 991 in a given term will result in withdrawal from the program. Petitions to extend the eight-year time-to-degree requirement will not be approved for more than one year at a time. Extensions beyond one year are granted only under significant extenuating circumstances and require approval from both the program and the Graduate School. Doctoral students admitted before Fall 2023, who are already in or past their eighth year, must develop a realistic detailed plan for dissertation completion. This plan should be endorsed by both the department and the academic advisor. Upon agreement by the department and advisor, the student should petition the Graduate School Dean for an approval of a formalized timeline for degree completion. Subsequent extension requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and necessitate GRD 991 registration. Students beyond their eighth year who do not adhere to these terms will be withdrawn from the program.
Master's students have 7 years to complete their degree but there are no financial implications if they do not.
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