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Policies and Forms
Below are common policies, procedures, and forms relevant to graduate students at CSUSM. Additionally, ensure you familiarize yourself with the Graduate Studies Handbook, University Catalog, and your specific Program Handbook.
Forms
- Locate correct form and download. Fill out and sign. Please ensure that you have gathered all the required information before submitting the form or your form may be canceled.
- Route to authorized signers (usually the Graduate Program Coordinator/Director).
IMPORTANT STEP
Students are responsible to submit forms electronically to the appropriate department
(Registrar's Office / Admissions / Graduate Studies and Research, etc.) by their department's
deadline.
Please email gradstudies@csusm.edu if you have any questions.
| Policies | Action | Related Forms or Information |
|---|---|---|
| Concurrent Master's Degree Credit | Obtain approval to take Master Degree courses while finishing a Baccalaureate degree | Concurrent Postbaccalaureate Credit Request Form |
| Continuous Enrollment Policies - Five-Year Time Limit | Obtain approval for additional time beyond the five-year time limit to finish master's degree |
Extension Request Form (this form must be submitted with student's unofficial transcripts) |
| Course Repeat Policy-Graduate | Obtain approval to retake a course to improve GPA | Contact Graduate Coordinator of Master's Program |
| Continuous Enrollment Policy - Leave of Absence | Obtain approval for Leave of Absence (LOA) from program. | Leave of Absence Request Form (this form must be submitted with student's unofficial transcripts) |
| Master's Thesis and Project Committee Composition | Guidelines for a thesis or project committee | Contact Graduate Coordinator of Master's Program |
| Graduate Notice and Disqualification Reinstatement | Notice and disqualification standards. Consideration for reinstatement from academic or administrative notice. | Reinstatement Petition (this form requires additional materials) |
| Use of Undergraduate Courses in Master's Degree Program | Guidelines for receiving graduate credit for upper division undergraduate courses | Contact Graduate Coordinator of Master's Program |
| Second Master's Degree | Guidelines for a second master’s degree in the same discipline | Email Graduate Studies for more information |
| N/A |
Provides continuation of graduate standing for students finalizing culminating activities (approved thesis, project, and exam) | GRAD E699 Form |
| N/A | How to apply and file for graduation | Applying to Graduate |
| Withdraw from Courses | Please follow the guidelines for course withdrawals posted on the Registrar's website. | Withdrawal Form (this form may require supporting documents) |
