Maintenance of Active Status in Doctoral Programs

PhD students who are not officially enrolled in any course, but will be taking their comprehensive exams may apply for active student status.

In order to apply for active status, the student must have completed all the doctoral requirements, except the comprehensive exams and the dissertation. They must pay a fee set by the administration to remain linked to the Institution. Active status may be granted for a maximum of two consecutive academic terms, within the statutory eight-year period for doctoral students.