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Master's Degree Requirements for Graduation
All Graduate School requirements for graduation are listed
below. Unless stated otherwise, you should submit all forms to 316 Johnston
Hall. Forms may be picked up at the locations listed above. Note: all
students must submit an Application for Degree to 200 Fraser Hall or 130
Coffey Hall on or before the first working day of the intended month of
graduation.
Plan A
- Degree Program submission is based on departmental requirements, but must be filed with The Graduate School no later than one term prior to graduation.
- Once the Degree Program has been approved by The Graduate School and
the thesis is ready to go to the reviewers, request a graduation
packet by clicking here, or by visiting 316 Johnston Hall. The Thesis
Reviewers Report form will be issued at that time. Remember to allow
your committee at least 2 weeks to read the thesis.
- Submit the Application for Degree to 200 Fraser or 130 Coffey by the
first working day of the intended month of graduation.
- Submit the signed Thesis Reviewer's Report form to 316 Johnston Hall.
The Final Examination Report Form will be issued at that time.
You must have the Final Exam Form before you report for the exam.
- Return the Final Examination Report form by the last working day of
the intended month of graduation.
- Submit two unbound copies of your thesis, both signed by your
adviser(s), by the last working day of the intended month of graduation.
Formatting Guidelines for the Master's Thesis/Project
Plan B/Coursework Only
- Degree Program submission is based on departmental requirements, but must be filed with The Graduate School no later than one term prior to graduation.
- Once the Degree Program has been approved by The Graduate School,
pick up the Final Examination Report form and the graduation
packet prior to the final oral examination. You must have the Final
Exam Form before you report for the exam.
- Submit an Application for Degree to 200 Fraser or 130 Coffey by the
first working day of the intended month of graduation.
- Return the Final Examination Report form by the last working day of
the intended month of graduation.
*Note: MSW students are not required to submit the Final Examination Report form unless a minor and a committee are
designated on the Degree Program Form.
Graduate School registration requirement: As a Graduate School student you are required to register every fall and spring term to maintain active status up through and including the term in which you will officially complete your degree. Failure to maintain your active status will result in the discontinuation of your student status and require applying for readmission.
Forms for Master's Students
(All forms are available in the 3rd floor hallway
of Johnston Hall (east bank) and 130 Coffey Hall (St. Paul), unless
otherwise noted. Choose "explanation" to view an explanation
of why you need to file a particular form. Choose "download"
to view the form.) |
| Form Name |
Details |
Options |
| Degree Program Form |
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Explanation
Download  |
| Graduation Packet |
Available from 316 Johnston upon approval
of Degree Program by the Graduate School. |
Request
a Master's Grad Packet  |
| Time Limits for Master's and Specialist
Degrees |
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Download
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| Special Purpose Forms |
| Registration Exception Request Form |
For changing registration. |
Download
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| Graduate School Petition Form |
To request changes on an approved program
or extension of time to complete degree. |
Download
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| Change of Status/Readmission Request Form |
For readmission or change of major/degree
objective. |
Download
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| Language Department Certification of Foreign
Language Proficiency |
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Download
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| Graduate Department Language Certification |
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Download
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Full service hours in 316 Johnston
Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you are a prospective (not
yet admitted) Masters student, please use the following e-mail address
to contact the Graduate Office of Admissions: gsadmit@umn.edu
If you are pursuing a M.Ed. degree, please contact the College of Education and Human Development (612) 625-6501 for degree completion procedures.
If you are a current Masters student and have specific questions you may
contact
Amber Knapp,
Masters and Specialist Degree Clearance
(612) 625-4019; gsmast@umn.edu 
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