Graduate Policies and Procedures:
Nutritional Sciences

 

UWSP Graduate Admissions

  1. To apply for admission to graduate study at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, students will submit the following:
    • A completed UWSP graduate application. A graduate application may be obtained by calling the UW-Stevens Point Admissions Office at (715) 346-2441, or by writing the Admissions Office at 102 Student Services Center, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
    • $45 graduate application fee.
    • $60 for foreign applications.
    • Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (both undergraduate and graduate). Transcripts marked “Issued to Student” are not acceptable. Arrange to have official transcripts from each institution attended, except UWSP, sent directly to the Admissions Office.

    In addition, for admission to the Nutritional Science graduate program, applicants will submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a letter of intent detailing your background qualifications, career goals, and how this program in Nutritional Sciences fits into your future professional plans.

    The following courses or equivalent must be completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to admission:

    • CHEM 260: Biochemistry
    • FN 106: Introductory Foods
    • FN 457: Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism
  2. Upon the student’s acceptance to UWSP, a copy of their completed application and transcripts will be sent to the Graduate Coordinator, School of Health Promotion and Human Development. The Graduate Coordinator will confer with the graduate faculty in the appropriate program to determine the student’s admission status and the student will be informed of their decision.
  3. Applicants accepted into the program will be classified as:
    1. full status (undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or above, based on a 4 point scale) or
    2. 2 probationary status (undergraduate GPA of below 2.75).

    Full status may be gained by students with probationary admission status by completing nine consecutive credits of graduate work toward the degree with a GPA of 3.0.

  4. Upon admission to the School of Health Promotion and Human Development Graduate Program, students will schedule and appointment with the Coordinator of the Nutritional Science program who will assist them in planning their initial enrollment and in interpreting policies and procedures.
  5. Should there be any undergraduate deficiencies, students will need to enroll in the courses required as prerequisites for the program. Students should consult with the appropriate faculty members in regard to deficiencies.

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ACADEMIC STANDARDS

  1. All students are expected to maintain at least a B average (3.00 GPA) to remain in the graduate program. Students admitted in full status who fail to maintain this average will be placed on probation. Failure to raise the overall average to B or better during the next nine credits will result in dismissal from the program.
  2. Any graduate student may appeal an admission or retention decision by submitting a written request for reconsideration to the Graduate Council through the Graduate Coordinator of the School of Health Promotion and Human Development.
  3. A grade of incomplete must be replaced by an earned letter grade before the end of the next full semester in which the student is registered otherwise a letter grade of F will be given. A grade of GP is used to distinguish thesis or projects that are in progress.
  4. For the purpose of raising the grade point average, a student may take six graduate credits beyond the 30 credit minimum requirement for the degree.

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GRADUATE ADVISOR AND COMMITTEE

  1. Prior to completion of nine hours of graduate work, the student will select, in coordination with the Graduate Coordinator, a School of Health Promotion and Human Development graduate faculty member to serve as advisor and chair of his/her graduate committee.
  2. In consultation with the major advisor, a minimum of two other graduate faculty members will be selected by the student to serve as committee members. At least one committee member must be in the student’s area of concentration.

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PROGRAM OF STUDY

  1. Prior to completing nine graduate credit hours, the student and advisor will plan the student’s program of study and record it on the “Program of Study” form.
  2. The full committee must approve the program of study before it is accepted.
  3. The signed original plus two copies of the Program of Study form must be submitted to the Graduate Coordinator.
  4. The student is admitted to candidacy at the time the Program of Study form is signed by the Graduate Coordinator.
  5. After the Program of Study is accepted by the committee, any changes must be submitted on the Graduate Program Change of Study form and approved by the committee members.
  6. Transfer credits from other institutions may or may not be accepted to satisfy the requirements of the degree program. The decision to accept the credits will be made by the student’s committee in conjunction with the Graduate Coordinator. Specific considerations include:
    1. A maximum of nine transfer credits will be accepted to satisfy degree requirements.
    2. Credits earned must be from an accredited graduate institution.
    3. Transfer credits must appear as a graduate courses on the student’s transcript from the previous institution.
    4. For transfer credits, no grade lower than a “B” is acceptable. No “Pass” or “Satisfactory” grades will count towards the total required credits.

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APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION

  1. Whether or not participation in graduate ceremonies is intended, all candidates are required to apply for graduation and pay a fee in order to receive a diploma. Application for graduate forms may be obtained through the UWSP Office of Registration and Records.
  2. The deadline for the application is the end of the third week of the academic semester or the end of the first week of the summer session in which graduation is anticipated. If a candidate applies for graduation and is then unable to meet requirements in the given term, the candidate is required to re-apply for graduation, however the fee will be paid only once.
  3. While it is possible to apply for graduation and receive a diploma dated August, there is no formal graduation ceremony in August. Candidates graduating in August may apply to participate in either the May or December ceremony.

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SEVEN YEAR TIME LIMIT

A seven-year time limit begins upon the completion date of the first course of the master’s program. It is expected that work for the master’s degree will be completed within seven years of that date. Only in exceptional cases, upon recommendation of the department and approval by the Dean of the College of Professional Studies and the Graduate Council Chair, is credit allowed for courses taken beyond the seven-year period.

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