Graduate Doctoral Programs of Study Policy
- Policy Number: KC-ACA-3782
- Date Issued: March 2012
- 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 units, School of Graduate Studies, Registrar
Policy Statement
Students should plan their programs of study in consultation with their advisors and supervisory committees (if applicable). Upon approval from the advisor and/or supervisory committee and unit graduate officer, programs of study should be approved by the dean of the School of Graduate Studies and filed with the registrar prior to the completion of 50% of applicable degree coursework. Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students must file their proposed plans of study and form their supervisory committees within 24 months of being admitted.
No more than 40% of the program may be 300- and 400-level courses.
Subsequent changes in the program of study must be approved by the student’s advisor and/or supervisory committee, the unit graduate officer, and dean of the School of Graduate Studies, and be submitted to the registrar. If cumulative changes in courses or degree requirements exceed four, a new program of study should be filed.
Forms for specifying individual programs of study are available from the principal graduate advisor or graduate officer of each academic unit.
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.Contacts
UMKC School of Graduate Studies
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