Students are reviewed for degree candidacy the semester following the completion of 12 hours of graduate credits. (Some departments require more than twelve credits for candidacy.) Students must be enrolled in course work to be reviewed for candidacy. To be admitted to candidacy, students must have achieved a cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.0 (or higher, depending upon the "Good Standing" GPA of the program) in all graduate course work and must have met all program requirements to the satisfaction of their department.
Contact Person
Tracey Emanuel: 724-357-2222
Paula Stossel: 724-357-4511
Process
- Review the Degree Candidacy Approval Form sent each semester to the graduate coordinators by the SGSR.
- Indicate on the form any criteria by which the student should not be granted degree candidacy (e.g., missing test scores, unsuccessful attempt to complete comp requirements, etc.)
- Return the form to the SGSR.
- Notation of the candidacy award will be posted to the student’s transcript.
Departmental Degree Candidacy Approval Form (PDF)
