The candidate must file an application for a master's degree early in the same term that included the scheduled final examination. It is assumed at this point that grades from previous courses are available. If the program includes a thesis, two copies of the thesis and the completed candidacy form must be filed according to the announced deadlines for completion of degree requirements. Finally, the diploma application must be filed by the appropriate deadline. At no point during this sequence should the student allow academic year registration in the Graduate School- New Brunswick to lapse. Master's students preparing for comprehensive examinations may register for Matriculation Continued for a maximum of two terms. Master's students writing theses must maintain continuous registration for a minimum of 1 research credit per term; a maximum of three such terms is allowed. The entire program must be completed within the period specified under Time Limits for Degrees later in this chapter.
