The candidate must file an application for a master's degree early
in the same semester 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, the thesis and the completed
candidacy form must be filed according to the announced deadline 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 semesters. Master's students writing theses
must maintain continuous registration for a minimum of 1 research
credit per semester; a maximum of three such semesters is allowed. The entire
program must be completed within the period specified under Time Limits for Degrees later in this chapter.