Graduate Master's Degree Qualifying Examination Policy

• Policy Number: KC-ACA-3771
• Date Issued: Prior to 2010
• Date Revised: Spring 2019
• Last Modified: Feb 5, 2024
• Effective Date: AY 19-20
• Approved By: Graduate Council, SGS Dean, Provost
• Sponsor(s): Provost
• Responsible Office(s): Academic Unit; School of Graduate Studies

Policy Statement

Programs may require a qualifying examination. If required, the examination must be passed before a master’s program/plan of study is filed with the registrar. The department or school will notify students of the date, time and format of the examination. Programs are required to maintain documentation of the student’s examination results. With the approval of the advisor and the supervisory committee, if such exists, students may take the qualifying examination a second time.

Reason for Policy

This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.

Who Should Read this Policy?

All faculty, academic advisors, School of Graduate Studies personnel, all program unit personnel and all graduate students.

Instructions, Procedures and Related Information

None

Contacts

UMKC School of Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies website

UMKC Office of the Provost

Provost website

Exclusions

None

History and Updates

None

Appendices

None