All students admitted to a graduate program (including free-standing certificates and degrees) must confirm their admission before they register for courses.
Although students may enroll in graduate courses without first being admitted into a specific graduate program, those who wish to pursue a certificate or degree are encouraged to formally apply for admission before or upon completing six credit hours of graduate coursework in non-degree status. In order to graduate, non-degree students must first apply and be fully admitted into a graduate program.

To register for courses, students must follow the Registration Flight Plan. 

Enrollment

Graduate students must register every semester until degree completion to remain in active status. Active status can include registering for coursework during every semester (excluding summer, unless in an accelerated track) or obtaining a Graduate Enrollment Certification. Registration may include coursework, thesis/dissertation hours, practicums, internships, or other program-approved activities. Students who do not enroll in academic course credits must request Graduate Enrollment Certification or will need to complete the Intent to Return Form upon returning to the university.

Thesis and Dissertation

Once all required thesis or dissertation credits are exhausted, students must obtain Graduate Student Enrollment Certification every semester while finishing their research or writing. This certification allows continued access to university resources without the need to register for additional credits. Failure to certify will result in inactive status.

Graduate students must complete all coursework and required thesis or dissertation credit hours before becoming eligible for Graduate Student Enrollment Certification.

Maintain Status

Any degree-seeking student who fails to register for coursework or complete the Graduate Student Enrollment Certification will lose active status and access to university systems. These students must complete the Intent to Return Form to plan their return.