Typical Course of Study

Doctoral Students
  

• Students work full time on their research projects under the guidance of their Major Professor regardless of number of credits they are registered for..
• Students in good standing can obtain an Enrollment Status Override each semester whcih maintains full time status even when the number of credits taken is below 9 in a given semester.  Note: The university “Service Fee” increases with 5-8 credits, and again with more than 9 credits.  University residency requirement is 2 consecutive semesters enrolled in 9 or more credits (Fall/Spring semesers only). If taking a 4 credit course, registering for journal club is not required (but participation is).
• Students that receive TA or RA positions have tuition waived (but not fees).
• Students are required to attend Departmental Seminars (ANSCI 792) even when not registered.

Masters Students
  

• Students work full time on their research projects under the guidance of their Major Professor regardless of the number of credits they are registered for.
• Students in good standing can obtain an Enrollment Status Override each semester whcih maintains full time status even when the number of credits taken is below 9 in a given semester.  Note: The university “Service Fee” increases with 5-8 credits, and again with more than 9 credits.  University residency requirement is 2 consecutive semesters enrolled in 9 or more credits (Fall/Spring semesers only). If taking a 4 credit course, registering for journal club is not required (but participation is).
• Students that receive TA or RA positions have tuition waived (but not fees).
• Students are required to attend Departmental Seminars (ANSCI 792) even when not registered.