Degree Completion Pathways

Transition Coordinators are working closely with department, college, and university leadership in consultation with students, faculty, and advisors to develop degree completion pathways as quickly and efficiently as possible. Some undergraduate students have chosen to change their major or degree. Some graduate students are adding a master’s degree for flexibility to transfer to another doctoral program if necessary to meet their research interests. 

Upcoming Key Dates

Undergraduate Students

• March 2 – Course offerings for each term beginning summer 2026 through spring 2029 are expected to be finalized and communicated to students.
• March 2-20 – Undergraduate students should meet with advisors to discuss and verify their degree completion plans and prepare for priority registration.
• March 23 – Priority registration begins.

Graduate Students

• March 23 – Course offerings for each term beginning summer 2026 through spring 2029 are expected to be finalized and communicated to students.
• Graduate students should review their program of study or memorandum of courses with their faculty advisors to verify course requirements are fulfilled as soon as possible.
• Graduate students should work with advisors, graduate chairs, and supervisory committees to plan for completion of remaining degree requirements, including comprehensive exams, research, theses, and dissertations.

All students in an eliminated major and degree will be given priority for course registration.

Students Supported by Degree Completion Pathways

The number of students supported by degree completion plans will be slightly higher to account for students who have earned credit hours towards their degree, but who are not currently enrolled. 

Students pursuing minors and certificates in one of the impacted programs will also receive information about available courses and should meet with advisors to plan for completion by spring 2029.