Ohio Admin. Code 3341-3-21
This policy describes time limits for degree and revalidation/retake policies for graduate students.
The time limit to complete all degree requirements for master's, certificate, or specialist students is six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements and eight years for doctoral students.
If a course has been taken more than six years before graduation (master's, certificate, or specialist), or more than eight years before graduation (doctoral), students should consult their graduate program coordinator. The graduate program coordinator will determine if that course needs to be retaken, or if a revalidation experience can be offered. If offered, a revalidation experience may include a special examination or other written assignment, a portfolio, a new comprehensive or preliminary examination, or another academically appropriate experience. A thesis or dissertation may also serve as a revalidation method if approved. Students may be required to register for academic credit to accompany the academic revalidation experiences.
If the revalidation is successful (e.g., passed by a grade of B or better), then the original course grade will be retained and the student's transcript will reflect revalidation. If the revalidation is unsuccessful, then no change will be made to the student's record. More than one attempt to revalidate a course is permitted if supported by a recommendation from the graduate coordinator of the degree program and approved by the dean designate of the graduate college.
Ohio Admin. Code 3341-3-21
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3345
Rule Amplifies: 3345
Prior Effective Dates: 03/24/2015, 10/17/2018