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University & Department Policies

University Requirements

The following information was taken from The University of Georgia Bulletin to provide an overview of the official statements regarding particular issues pertaining to your degree program. The Bulletin is considered your agreement with the University, in the sense that expectations and regulations described therein are considered by The University of Georgia as binding policies and procedures. Departments and programs may institute requirements and procedures above and beyond those specified by the Graduate School, but no program is permitted to alter or reduce those specified in the Bulletin. If at any time during your program of study you are confused about degree requirements or procedures, please consult with your advisor or the Coordinator of the CSAA program.

Time Limit

The University requires that “all requirements for a professional masters degree must be completed within six (6) years beginning with the first registration for courses on the student’s program of study. An extension of time may be granted only on conditions beyond the control of the student” (Bulletin, p. 56). It is the expectation of the department that students admitted to the College Student Affairs Administration Program on a full-time basis will complete all requirements for the masters degree in two calendar years.

Grade Point Average

“To be eligible for graduation a student must maintain a 3.0 (B) average on all graduate courses taken and on all courses on the program of study” (Bulletin, p. 57).

Program of Study

“A program of study should be prepared by the student and the major professor during the student’s second semester of residence. This program must be submitted to the Graduate School on Application for Admission to Candidacy forms and must be approved by the major professor, graduate coordinator, and the dean of the Graduate School” (Bulletin, p. 57). The program of study is made up of all the courses already taken and the courses that will be taken to complete degree requirements. Once the program of study is filed, any changes in the courses taken must be approved by the advisor and graduate coordinator (Dr. Merrily Dunn) before taking the course(s). A change of program of study form also must be filed with the Graduate School for each change made. These forms are available from the Graduate Records Specialist in 402 Aderhold. The Program of Study form should be filed with the Graduate School no later than Fall Semester of the second year of study. Forms can be obtained from the departmental office in 402 Aderhold.

Institutional Policies Related to Students

Students are encouraged to become familiar with University-wide policies which are described in the student affairs handbook for all students. Pay particular attention to policies pertaining to drug/alcohol use, sexual harassment, safety and security, parking, use of space and facilities. These are some important student life issues to be familiar with prior to beginning your program of study.