Changes in Degree Requirements Policy
- Policy Number: KC‐ACA‐3142
- Date Issued: Prior to 2010
- Date Revised: N/A
- Last Modified: Jul 27, 2023
- Effective Date: Prior to 2010
- Approved By: Provost
- Sponsor(s): Provost
- Responsible Office(s): Registration and Records
Policy Statement
The University of Missouri reserves the right at all times to discontinue, modify or otherwise change its degree programs when it determines it is in the best interest of the University. Students have the following options
- Students who enter as first‐time freshmen or transfer students may fulfill the degree requirements in effect at the time of their original admission to their degree program, provided there has not been a lapse in attendance at UMKC of more than one consecutive calendar year plus one term.
- Students accepted into any two‐plus‐two program (between UMKC and a community college) may fulfill the degree requirements in effect at the time of their original admission to the community college, provided no more than two years have elapsed since that original admission and enrollment has been continuous.
- Students may fulfill degree requirements in effect at the start of their senior year, provided that they have not had a lapse in attendance during the senior year at UMKC of more than one consecutive calendar year plus one term.
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, Registrar’s Office personnel and all students.
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Registrar’s Office.
Contacts
UMKC Registrar’s Office
Physical Location:
115 Administrative Center
5115 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing Address:
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110‐2499
Phone: 816‐235‐1125
Fax: 816‐235‐5513
Email: registrar@umkc.edu
UMKC Office of the Provost
Exclusions
Graduate and professional students.