To graduate from Walsh College, bachelor's and master's degree seeking students must complete a degree program within 60 consecutive calendar months (five years) from the initial date of enrollment at Walsh College (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript). Doctoral students must complete their program within 84 consecutive calendar months (seven years) from the initial date of enrollment at Walsh College (as designated by the first semester attended on the student’s Walsh College transcript).
Should it appear that this time limit might not be met, bachelor's and master's degree seeking students should immediately consult with their academic advisor to request an extension. This request will be forwarded to the academic department chair for review and approval. If an extension is requested and granted, coursework more than five years old may be reviewed for currency. Additional coursework may be required to complete the degree. If an extension is not granted due to an insufficient portion of the program requirements having been completed, the student must update to the current degree program. Credit will be applied toward a degree for coursework less than five years old in which the grade of “C” (2.000) or better has been earned.
Students on an academic program may choose allowable electives for the same academic program that are offered in future catalog years. Students are not required to update to the future academic program/catalog year to enroll in the new elective.
A readmitted bachelor's or master's level student who is granted credit for previously taken courses may be required to complete the program in a period of time less than 60 months (five years). The transcript of a readmitted student will reflect all courses taken, credit hours attempted, and grades received while in residence at Walsh College.
Doctoral students must successfully complete all coursework and final dissertation within a maximum of seven years (84 months) after commencing in the program. Any exceptions beyond the stated criteria will be determined by the doctoral program director. If a student is in good academic standing and stops out for medical or extenuating circumstances, the student may re-enter the program without reapplying for admission for up to one year from the stop out term.