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Time Frame to Obtain a Baccalaureate Degree

  • All baccalaureate degree requirements at this university will be completed within the ten (10) year period preceding award of the degree.
  • This ten-year time frame shall apply to all newly admitted students and former students returning.
  • All major and support courses required for the baccalaureate degree must be completed within the aforementioned ten-year period immediately preceding award of the degree.
  • Courses completed prior to this ten-year period may be revalidated by a demonstration of competence or knowledge of the subject as may be prescribed by the department offering the course; and that students with unusual problems may file a Petition for Special Consideration.

 

Source:

Academic Senate Resolution: AS-389-92/IC "Resolution on Time Frame to Obtain Degree" (PDF).  Approved 5 August 1992.

 

References:

California Code of Regulations: Title 5, Section 40401 "Election of Regulations". Amended 4 December 1984.

Cal Poly Academic Catalog: "Choice of Catalog / Catalog Rights".

 

Updated: 7/7/2025

 

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