1. Obtain a Petition for Modification or Waiver of the Graduate School Academic and Administrative Policies form (see left column under "Related Links") from:

• the Graduate School, 200 Boone Hall or
  
  
• the Office of Records and Registration, 303 Pierce Hall or
  
  

2. Complete the form by:

• signing it
  
  
• obtaining the graduate program coordinator/advisor's signature
  
  
• attach a current program of study
  
  
• briefly indicating what has happened to prevent you from completing the program in its original time frame
  
  
• indicating the semester you intend to finish your work - the extension is given through the end of a specific semester (e.g., Fall 2007).
  
  
• indicating what you have left to finish on the program and your projected plan to accomplish the remaining course work or research.

3. Return form:

• to the Graduate School, 200 Boone Hall (fax 734-487-0050)
  
  
• prior to application for graduation

4. Remember:

• If for some reason you have been unable to complete program work by the extension deadline, another petition will have to be submitted.
  
  
• Program time deadlines are 3 years for certificate programs, 6 years for master's and specialist degrees, and 7 years for doctoral programs.
  
  
• Some course content may in addition require updating or validation; see next section.