Graduate Policies and Procedures:
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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.
    • $56 graduate application fee.
    • $125 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.
    • A current resume or curriculum vitae which outlines relevant professional work experience.
    • A letter of intent detailing your background qualifications, career goals, and how this program fits into your future professional plans. The letter of intent will be evaluated and used in determining admission.
    • GRE (Graduate Record Exam).
  2. Upon the student’s acceptance to UWSP, a copy of their completed application and transcripts will be sent to the graduate program assistant, School of Health Promotion and Human Development. The graduate program assistant 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 (meets all admission criteria including an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or above, based on a 4 point scale) or
    2. 2 probationary status (does not meet all admission criteria, 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 an appointment with an initial advisor who will assist them with initial enrollment and discuss policies and procedures. During this advising session graduate students will be assigned a faculty member who will serve as their permanent advisor.
  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 a decision regarding admission or retention in a program by submitting a letter requesting reconsideration to the Graduate Council through the executive graduate committee.
  3. A grade of incomplete must be removed before the end of the next full semester in which the student is registered; if not, it automatically becomes a failure. A grade of GP is used to distinguish thesis or projects which are in progress.
  4. For the purpose of raising the grade point average ratio, a student may take six credits beyond the 30 credit minimum requirement for the degree.

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GRADUATE ADVISOR AND COMMITTEE

  1. Initial advising will take place with the graduate program assistant.
  2. Prior to completion of nine hours of graduate work, the student will select a School of Health Promotion and Human Development graduate faculty member to serve as advisor.
  3. Students choosing to complete a thesis or project as a culminating experience will consult with their advisor to select two additional graduate faculty members who will comprise a three member thesis/project committee.

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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. All changes to the program of study form must be approved by the advisor and the graduate coordinator before it is accepted.
  3. The student is admitted to candidacy at the time the Program of Study form is signed by the graduate coordinator.
  4. 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 advisor 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

All credits accepted toward a degree, including transfer credits, must be earned within a seven-year period.  The time period starts with the beginning of the term in which the first course approved for your program of study was taken.  For example: You are accepted into a UWSP graduate program in the fall 2007.  Part of your approved plan of study for your master's degree includes a course taken in spring 2005.  Thus, your seven-year time period to complete the degree starts with the beginning of the spring 2005 semester, NOT the semester in which you were accepted into your graduate program.

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Graduate Documents (PDF)

  1. Project proposal plan
  2. Project defense plan
  3. Thesis proposal plan
  4. Thesis defense plan