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FAQ for Current Students

I have several questions regarding graduate fellowships/assistantships.

• Please view the information regarding graduate fellowships/assistantships.  If you have additional questions, you may contact Cathy Lopez at cathy.lopez@unco.edu.

When do academic sessions/classes begin?

• These dates are listed on the university's academic calendar.

Will I receive a catalog?  

• Catalogs and catalog CDs are available in the Graduate School, Carter Hall Room 2007, or view the catalog online.

What graduate programs do you offer in: Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, On-Line, etc.?  

•  A current listing of off-campus programs can be obtained through the Office of Extended Studies.  You may contact their office by phone at 1-800-323-1749 or 303-351-2944 or vist the Extended Studies Web site.

Do you have degrees offered through correspondence?

• No, but the Office of Extended Studies does offer Non-Degree courses through correspondence.

What do I need to do to apply for Graduation?

• Please complete a Graduation Application available online at  http://www.unco.edu/grad/forms/forms_students.htm  for a Master’s degree or a Specialist degree.  If you a re a doctoral student, please contact Laura Hulsey at laura.hulsey@unco.edu to inform the Graduate School of your intended date of graduation.  A schedule of deadlines for applying for graduation can be found at http://www.unco.edu/grad/general/deadlines.pdf

I won’t be graduating as planned.  What should I do?  

• Notify the Graduate School office in writing as soon as possible or you may contact Laura Hulsey at laura.hulsey@unco.edu.

I would like to change my major.  What should I do?

• If you have been admitted to a graduate program and have begun coursework in that degree program, you must complete a Request of Change of Major .

I was enrolled in the Graduate School at UNC but need to take a leave of absence.  What do I need to do if/when I wish to return?

•  With support of their program, a student must complete a Graduate Student Petition for Exception to request a leave of absence and inform the Graduate School of their anticipated return date.