Master’s Degrees
DePaul students pursuing a master’s degree must complete all requirements for the master’s degree within a maximum of six years from their first term of enrollment in the program. Please note that individual colleges and/or programs may stipulate a shorter time frame. In the case where a program or college has a shorter time frame, students must complete their degree requirements within the time frame detailed by the program in the College Handbook or detailed in the program requirement sections of this University Catalog.
Students who are unable to complete the degree within this time frame are required to confer with their graduate program director/advisor to discuss their options.
Doctoral Degrees
DePaul students pursuing a doctoral degree must complete all requirements for the degree, including the dissertation, within a maximum of 10 years from their first term of enrollment in the program. Please note that individual colleges and/or programs may stipulate a shorter time frame. In the case where a program or college has a shorter time frame, students must complete their degree requirements within the time frame detailed by the program in the College Handbook or detailed in the program requirement sections of this University Catalog.
Students who are unable to complete the degree within this time frame are required to confer with their graduate program director/advisor to discuss their options.
College of Law Programs
DePaul students pursuing a juris doctor, master of laws, or Master of Legal Studies degree should consult the College of Law Student Handbook for Time Limit for Degree Completion.
Students who are unable to complete the degree within this time frame are required to confer with the Law Associate Dean for Student Affairs to discuss their options.
Joint Programs
DePaul students who are enrolled in a joint program where either two master’s degrees, a master’s degree and a juris doctor degree or a juris doctor and a master’s of law degree are awarded simultaneously should consult the degree requirement section of the University Catalog for the maximum time to completion.
Students who are unable to complete the degrees within this time frame are required to confer with their graduate program directors/advisors to discuss their options.