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Academic Policy It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with the academic regulations and degree requirements of the Graduate School as well as the special requirements of his or her own academic program. The general requirements of the Graduate School are found in the catalog. Individual program requirements may be found in the catalog or obtained from the respective department. Electronic Communication Your UNH Email Address is considered your official email account. Academic Honesty Academic honesty is a core value at the University of New Hampshire. The members of its academic community both require and expect one another to conduct themselves with integrity. This means that each member will adhere to the principles and rules of the University and pursue academic work in a straightforward and truthful manner, free from deception or fraud. The academic policy can be found in the annual publication, Student Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities. Graduate Courses Graduate credits may be earned in courses numbered from 800 through 999, or under limited circumstances in courses numbered at the 700 level. Graduate credit will not be given for any courses that have freshmen or sophomores enrolled. The Graduate School monitors those advanced-level undergraduate courses that are colisted and cotaught with 800-level graduate courses to insure that only advanced-level undergraduates are enrolled. The faculty of each graduate program prescribes the courses that make up the degree program. In addition, the Graduate School has general requirements for master’s and doctoral degree programs. 800- and 900-Level Courses These courses are offered for graduate credit only and therefore are open to only admitted or special graduate students. 800-level courses may be co-listed and co-taught with advanced-level undergraduate courses. 700-Level Courses These are advanced undergraduate courses. Up to 12 credits earned in 700-level courses may be taken for graduate credit by a graduate degree student, provided such courses are approved by the student’s adviser, graduate program coordinator, and the dean of the Graduate School; provided they are given in a program other than the one in which the student is seeking the degree; and provided only advanced-level undergraduate students are enrolled. Such courses must be taken for a letter grade. Petition forms are available at the Graduate School. Graduate Grading Letter grades: The following grades are used at the University: A (4.0), A- (3.67), B+ (3.33), B (3.0), B- (2.67), C+ (2.33), C (2.0), C- (1.67), D+ (1.33), D (1.0), D- (.67), F (0). Graduate credit is normally only granted for courses completed with a grade of B- or higher. Individual programs may have stricter requirements, and those are published with their degree program requirements. C+ Grades: The dean of the Graduate School may, under limited conditions, approve two courses, up to 8 credits, of C+ grades for graduate credit. A student’s advisory committee or a student’s adviser, in conjunction with the appropriate departmental committee, shall forward its recommendation, with appropriate justification, to the dean of the Graduate School within one month of the completion of the course. Normally these courses will be elective courses outside the student’s major area. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to graduate. AF Grades: An “AF” grade, Administrative F, is assigned for failure to either drop or complete a course. An “AF” is considered the same as an “F.” Credit/Fail Grades: A “CR” grade is assigned for complete, approved theses and dissertations, as well as other approved courses and seminars. Pass/Fail Grades: A graduate students may petition to take undergraduate courses on a pass/fail basis. Such a petition must be approved by the end of the add period for the term the course is taken. A grade of “C” is the minimum grade in order to receive a “P.” Courses at the 700-level approved for graduate credit cannot be taken for pass/fail. Audit Grades: An “AU” grade is assigned for completion of courses for which an audit was granted. No credit is earned. Incomplete Grades: An “IC” grade is assigned with the approval of the instructor for excused unfinished work only. The work must be completed and submitted to the instructor by the date agreed to with the instructor, but not later than the last day of the classes of the semester immediately following the one in which the incomplete was granted (800- and 900-level course only; midsemester for 400-, 500-, 600-, and 700-level courses). A petition requesting additional time within which to resolve the incomplete, approved by the instructor, the student’s adviser and graduate program coordinator, may be submitted to the Graduate School by the appropriate deadline. An extension will be granted by the dean only under unusual circumstances. An incomplete grade becomes an “F” if not resolved or if a petition for an extension is not approved within the allowed time period. This policy also applies to students who withdraw from the University or who are on an approved leave of absence. IA Grades: An “IA” grade is assigned for approved continuing courses such as thesis or doctoral research and remains on the record until the course requirements are completed. In the case of doctoral research, the “IA” grades remain on the official transcript for all semesters prior to the completion of the degree. The “IA” grade for the final term of enrollment will be changed to “CR” to signify successful completion of the dissertation. W Grades: If a student withdraws from school or drops a course prior to the fifth Friday of the semester, the course(s) will not appear on the student’s permanent record. If a student withdraws from school or, for compelling nonacademic reasons, submits an approved petition to drop a course after the fifth Friday of the semester, a notation of “W” will be shown on the student’s academic record. If the withdrawal or drop is after the midpoint in the class, a grade of “WP” or “WF” is shown on the record. A “WF” is considered a failing grade and will calculate into the GPA as such. Deadlines for courses scheduled for any time period other than a full semester are apportioned at the same rate as semester courses. The actual dates are determined on a term-by-term basis. Appeals: Every instructor must be prepared to discuss and explain the basis for her or his evaluation of students. If, after consulting the instructor, a student still believes that he or she was treated unfairly, he or she has the right to seek redress from the chairperson of the department or program in which the course is offered. Under exceptional circumstances, a final appeal may be made to the dean of the college or school in which the program is offered. Repeated courses: Repeating a course does not remove the original course or grade from the record. If the course numbers and/or titles do not match exactly, graduate students must obtain written permission of their adviser, graduate program coordinator, and the endorsement of the Graduate School dean before the adjustment will be made. Only the most recent grade is included in the cumulative grade-point average; only the most recent credit, if any, is included in the cumulative credits earned. A course may only be repeated once. Only repeated courses taken at UNH will alter the cumulative grade-point average. Academic Standards Graduate students receiving grades below “B-” in 9 or more credits, including undergraduate courses taken while a graduate student, will be dismissed from the Graduate School.* † Graduate students will have a maximum of two opportunities to successfully complete final examinations for the master’s or C.A.G.S. degree. Doctoral students will have a maximum of two opportunities to successfully complete qualifying or final examinations for the Ph.D. degree. Graduate students admitted on a conditional or provisional basis must meet the conditions or provisions as stated in the letter of admission in order to remain in the Graduate School. * Each individual program may set an announce standards for coursework, examinations and/or research achievement that are more rigorous than the Graduate School standard. Thus, students may be dismissed if they accumulate less than 9 credits of grades below the "B-" level, and/or fail to make adequate progress in other aspects of their graduate program. † Graduate students MUST have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to graduate Appeals Procedure for Graduate Students Dismissed for Academic Reasons A department chairperson, a director of graduate studies of a program, or an appropriate faculty committee may recommend dismissal for a student who is not performing satisfactorily. This recommendation will be acted upon by the associate dean of the Graduate School. A student disagreeing with the action taken should make every effort to resolve the situation through informal discussions with the individuals involved in the decision. After such efforts, a student wishing to enter a formal appeal should follow the procedure outlined below. A student who has been dismissed for academic reasons may, with the permission of the dean of the Graduate School, enroll as a special student in courses in his/her program pending a final decision on the appeal. Note: This procedure is not available to graduate students who have received failing grades in 9 or more credits.
In Steps 1 and 2, the student may, at the discretion of the faculty body involved in hearing the appeal, be present during the review of his/her appeal. A member of the University community may appear with the student, as an adviser, before the dean of the Graduate School and before any faculty meeting, which the student is permitted to attend. An adviser may be present, but may not directly participate, in any of these proceedings. Dual Credit UNH Seniors University of New Hampshire seniors who have been admitted to the Graduate School under early admission may, upon recommendation of the department and approval of the Graduate School, be allowed a maximum of three graduate-level courses for up to 12 credits, to count toward both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Dual-credit forms must be completed and approved by the dean of the Graduate School at the beginning of the semester for which dual credit is sought. Dual-credit forms are available at the Graduate School. Transfer Credit Students may request that a maximum of two courses, for up to 8 semester credit hours of resident courses completed on the campus of an accredited institution authorized to grant graduate degrees, be transferred to count toward their graduate program. All courses presented for transfer must have been completed with a grade of B or better and must have been taken for graduate credit. Courses cannot be transferred for credit if used in earning another degree. Transfer of credits must be recommended by the program faculty and approved by the dean of the Graduate School. Students taking courses at another university for transfer after enrolling at UNH should obtain approval of their adviser and the graduate dean prior to enrolling in the course. Non degree Credits (Internal to UNH) A maximum of three courses for up to 12 credits completed by a special student in graduate courses (800- or 900-level) at UNH or UNHM may, upon recommendation of the program faculty and approval of the dean of the Graduate School, be applied to a student’s degree program. The 12-credit limitation applies to all courses completed or in process on the date when the official letter of admission is written. This number will be reduced if transfer credits are also applied. Continuing Education Units The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is a nationally recognized method of quantifying the time spent in the classroom during professional development and training activities. Ten hours of instruction = 1.0 CEU. One hour of instruction = 0.1 CEU. CEUs are not transferable as graduate credit. Master’s Degree Requirements Credits Submission of Thesis Publication of the thesis by University Microfilms is required, and the student assumes the cost. Students may choose to copyright their thesis at the time of Microfilming. Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study Requirements for completion of the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study are found under the program descriptions of the education department. A maximum of 12 credits taken by a student prior to admission to the C.A.G.S. can be applied to a C.A.G.S. program. All graduate work for the C.A.G.S. must be completed within six years from the date of matriculation (enrollment after admission) in the program. Doctoral Degree Requirements The degree of doctor of philosophy is conferred on
qualified candidates who have passed an oral or written examination(s)
on the subject matter of their field of study, who have completed an
original investigation in this field and have embodied the results in an
acceptable dissertation, and who have passed an oral examination in
defense of the dissertation. The degree of doctor of philosophy is
essentially a research degree. Language/Research Proficiency The final oral examination is conducted by the
doctoral committee and is intended to give the candidate an opportunity
to defend the dissertation. A written final examination, on subject
matter not covered in the qualifying examination, may also be required.
This written examination is conducted by the major department. These
final examinations must be completed by the date listed in the Graduate
School calendar. After consultation with the major program, the dean of
the Graduate School may appoint, for participation in the final oral
examination, additional members of the faculty under whom the student
has worked. The doctoral committee alone shall decide on the merits of
the candidate’s performance by a majority vote. Publication of the dissertation by University Microfilms is required, and the student assumes the cost. Students may choose to copyright their dissertation at the time of Microfilming. If the dissertation material is further published, it should be designated as having been accepted as a doctoral dissertation by the University of New Hampshire. Graduation occurs three times a year, in September, December, and May. All students MUST file an intent-to-graduate online through the Graduate School for one of the above dates by the appropriate deadline specified in the UNH Academic Calendar. Specific information is available at the Graduate School or www.gradschool.unh.edu. All coursework completed prior to the official conferral of the degree will be applied only to that degree program. Graduate students MUST have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in order to graduate.
Commencement Master’s and C.A.G.S. students who expect to complete their degree program in May, as well as those who expect to complete their programs at the end of the summer term following the commencement ceremony (September), are eligible to participate in May commencement. Students who file their intent-to-graduate online for either May or September by the last deadline for filing for May will be listed in the commencement book. To participate in the May ceremony, doctoral students must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. by the published deadlines. Only those candidates who have completed their program are listed in the commencement book. For more information on how to register for commencement go to www.unh.edu/presidentialevents/commencement/. |
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