Please contact approvals@grd.msu.edu to request an extension of a graduate certificate. Otherwise, the form should be submitted by the student’s advisor/chairperson or their graduate program administrator before the completion deadline expires.
Please contact approvals@grd.msu.edu to request an extension of a graduate certificate. Otherwise, the form should be submitted by the student’s advisor/chairperson or their graduate program administrator before the completion deadline expires.
In their handbooks, graduate programs at MSU describe what it means to be in “acceptable” and “good” academic standing. Part of this is tied to timely progress: Graduate students are expected to reach various milestones within certain time limits. Units should be guiding and mentoring students toward timely progress.
As GSRR (2.4.4) states: “The time limitations for candidates seeking advanced degrees shall be made known to the graduate student at the time of first enrollment.” The Academic Programs Catalog lists the University's maximum time limits for the following milestones:
These policies reinforce the University’s commitment to academic quality and scholarly excellence.
The MSU Graduate School acknowledges that there are unforeseen circumstances that may impede students’ timely progress. Empathy is a core value in our strategic plan: “We listen with open minds, respecting the diverse needs and aspirations of those we lead and serve.” The Graduate School, therefore, allows students who are facing unforeseen circumstances that impede their timely progress to request an extension of the University’s time limits.
You can find the Power Automate approvals you've received here.
Please direct questions to approvals@grd.msu.edu.
Prior to requesting an extension, the student must meet with their advisor and any guidance committee members to explain their request, develop a new plan for completion, and receive the committee’s support for the new plan.
Students receiving financial aid should contact OFAgrad@msu.edu to learn how a longer timeline could affect their financial aid.
Please contact approvals@grd.msu.edu to request an extension of a graduate certificate or an extension for a student who must be readmitted. Otherwise, the form below should be submitted by the student’s advisor/chairperson or their graduate program administrator before the completion deadline expires.
Requests submitted after the deadline has already expired will receive extra scrutiny. Extensions are normally granted for a period of up to one year. Requests for longer extensions must detail why such an adjustment is necessary.
Upon submission, the submitter will receive an email with their responses, and the form will automatically route first to the Graduate Program Director(s) and then to the College Associate Dean(s) of Graduate Studies. The student will then be emailed a PDF containing all relevant information and approvals. The student must then upload the PDF into Campus Solutions under “Requests.”
Note: Uploading does not automatically approve. The Graduate School will review it first. If approved, the final approval from the Graduate School will automatically extend the student’s relevant time limit for completion.
You can find the Power Automate approvals you've received here.
Please direct questions to approvals@grd.msu.edu.
The following are considerations that will be required in order to complete a Time Limit Extension Request. Please gather this information beforehand to prepare to complete the request.