Time Limits on Course Work

Courses completed over 10 years ago may not fulfill students’ current requirements in the following programs:

  • Undergraduate majors
  • Graduate degrees
  • Undergraduate or graduate minors
  • Undergraduate or graduate certificates
  • University Undergraduate Core

In addition, courses completed over five years ago may not fulfill students’ current requirements in the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business undergraduate majors, graduate degrees, minors, or certificates.

For courses beyond the 10-year, or shorter time limits, the department will determine:

  • to apply the course(s) toward requirements in the programs listed above,
  • to not apply the course(s) toward requirements in the programs listed above, or
  • request that students revalidate the substance of such course(s) before the outdated course(s) are applied toward requirements in the programs listed above.  If offered, revalidation may include an examination, a portfolio or other academically appropriate experience.

Student may appeal for general elective credit, not to exceed the general elective requirements in their program of study.

Students whose programs, listed above, include courses that will be older than the published time limits at the expected time of graduation should consult with their advisor and major, minor or certificate department at the earliest opportunity to determine the application of such courses.