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Please Note: Students who are attempting to hold an exam between semesters must be registered in the semester immediately preceding the exam in order to be eligible to take the exam. A department and/or college may have requirements in addition to the University. International students should consult with International Student and Scholar Services regarding additional registration requirements.
  

Doctoral Students

Doctoral students must be registered during the semester they take any part of the preliminary examination or the final examination.

Master's Students

Thesis
Master’s thesis option students must be registered during the semester they take the final examination.
Non-thesis
Master’s non-thesis students are not required by the Graduate and Professional School to be registered during the semester of their final examination if all course work on the degree plan has been completed.

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