Continuation of Registration

Occasionally, a student who has completed all requirements for a Ph.D. except for the dissertation will wish to maintain his or her status as a student in the Department even though no longer a full time student; this usually occurs when a student is no longer supported by the Department. This will be permitted on a year-to-year basis, provided the student is making satisfactory progress. The thesis advisor of such a student will be asked for a progress report each semester to determine if satisfactory progress is being made.