Degree/Certificate Time to Completion
Students must complete their program within a designated time (listed below). Because of the constant change in certain industries and technology this allows students to stay current with knowledge within their field of study. Time-to-degree begins with their first course of study as listed on their degree plan including any transferred courses.
| Degree/Certificate |
Time-to-Degree |
| Doctorate |
2 Times of Program Length |
| Master's |
2 Times of Program Length |
| Bachelor's |
1.5 Times of Program Length |
| Certificate |
2 Times of Program Length |
Students that have completed coursework beyond the time listed within the designated time may not count towards their degree requirements. Some programs of study may have special requirements to be completed in less than the specified time period. Those may be listed within the program of study within the catalog.
Doctorate students must be enrolled in the semester in which they file their final document with the College. Failure to file the dissertation within one (1) year of defending may be required to repeat.
Students who take a break or leave in their studies or whose time to degree exceeds the listed time frame above should check with their academic advisor to determine if they are eligible to return. Some programs may have had a substantial change in educational objectives or no longer approved to be offered.