2008-2009 Bulletin – PDF - SEAS Bulletin - Columbia University

mitted, except by written permission
of the Dean.
3.Although 12 points of E9800 are
required for the doctoral degree, no
part of this credit may count toward
the minimum residence requirement
of 30 points (or 60 points beyond the
bachelor’s degree).
4.If a student is required to take course
work beyond the minimum residence
requirements, the 12 points of doctoral
research instruction must still be taken
in addition to the required course work.
5.A student must register continuously
through the autumn and spring terms.
This requirement does not include the
summer session.
Completion of Requirements
The requirements for the Eng.Sc.D.
degree must be completed in no more
than seven years. The seven-year time
period begins at the time the student
becomes a candidate for the Eng.Sc.D.
degree or a candidate for the professional
degree, whichever occurs first,
and extends to the date on which the
dissertation defense is held.
Extension of the time allowed for
completion of the degree may be granted
on recommendation of the student’s
sponsor and the department chairman
to the Dean when special circumstances
warrant. Such extensions are initiated
by submitting a statement of work in
progress and a schedule for completion
together with the sponsor’s recommendation
to the department chairman.
SPECIAL NONDEGREE
STUDENTS
Qualified persons who are not interested
in a degree program but who wish only
to take certain courses may be permitted
to register as special students, provided
facilities are available.
Many graduate courses in The Fu
Foundation School of Engineering and
Applied Science are offered in the late
afternoon and evening in order to make
them available to working individuals
who wish to further their knowledge in
the areas of engineering and applied
science. Individuals who find it difficult
or impossible to attend classes on the
Columbia campus may be able to
receive instruction from the School
through the Columbia Video Network
without leaving their work sites.
Individuals interested in this program
should read the section describing the
CVN, which follows in this bulletin.
Special students receive grades and
must maintain satisfactory attendance
and performance in classes or laboratories
and will be subject to the same
rules as degree candidates. Should a
special student decide to pursue a
degree program, work completed as a
special student may be considered for
advanced standing, but no more than
15 points of course work completed
as a special student may be counted
toward a graduate degree.
For additional information and regulations
pertaining to special students, see
“Graduate Admissions.”
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