What are the University guidelines thesis and dissertation registration?

  • Thesis I: Students are required to register for 3 CHs of Thesis I in two consecutive semesters for a total of 6 CHs before they can register for Thesis II. When a student registers for Thesis I, they need to be aware that the default is not 3 CHs.
  • Thesis II: After a student has completed 6 CHs of Thesis I, they must continuously register for 2 CHs of Thesis II through the semester in which they graduate.
  • Dissertation I: Students are required to register for 15 CHs of Dissertation I in two consecutive semesters for a total of 30 CHs before they can register for Dissertation II.
  • Dissertation II: After a student has completed 30 CHs of Dissertation I, they must continuously register for 15 CHs of Dissertation II through the semester in which they graduate.