Instructions for Applying for the One Term

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR THE ONE TERM, One-Time Only EXTENSION OF TIME

MASTER’S STUDENTS

Please find below the application to apply for the one term extension of time. This application must be completed and returned to PCOE Student Affairs. The extension of time will not be reviewed until this application is received.

The most time granted by the Dean for an extension of time is one term. If you need more than one term to complete your degree, you will need to complete the application for Readmission to a Master’s Program, available from PCOE Student Affairs.

The process for reviewing the extension of time can be lengthy. You will not be permitted to enroll in classes until the one term extension of time has been approved. You are encouraged to apply for an extension of time six months in advance of your time limit expiration date.

The following people will review the request for an extension of time. The request can be disproved at any step in the review. If your request has been disproved, you will be notified.

1. First review - Major Advisor - the major advisor can indicate that they support the request for the extension or they do not support the request for an extension of time.

2. Second review - Department Chair

3. Third review - Dean, College of Education

When your request for the one term extension of time is approved or not approved, you will be notified by PCOE Student Affairs.

If you have not done so, you should make contact with your major advisor in order to work closely with that person while pursuing the request for an extension of time.

Any questions concerning the application process may be directed to PCOE Student Affairs.

One term extension – Master’s Revised June 2012 EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST FORM ONE TIME ONE TERM ONLY (To be completed by student)

NAME______PID#______

E-MAIL ADDRESS ______

POSTAL ADDRESS ______

______

PHONE NUMBER ______(H)

______(W)

CURRENT POSITION ______Years in position ______PREVIOUS POSITION______Years in position ______

************************************************************************************* List all of the reasons why you have been unable to complete your degree within the time limit required. (Be specific - you may use additional paper if necessary.)

How is your current position (or previous position) applicable to the degree being pursued? How have you kept current in the field related to your major? (Use additional paper if necessary.)

One term extension – Master’s 2 Revised June 2012 If the extension is granted, what plans have you made to complete the degree?

Please provide other information which you think might be helpful to the faculty in making their recommendation for the one quarter one time only extension of time. This would include (1) professional journals read; (2) in-service activities; (3) professional conferences.

Please check: I understand that I may need to complete all current requirements for the program in which I am seeking the degree.

______Student Signature Date

Return to: Student Affairs, 124 McCracken Hall, Athens OH 45701

One term extension – Master’s 3 Revised June 2012