by Sparty » Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:55 pm
mayneedextension wrote:I will be applying to the 5 year BS/MS program and I plan to reapply for SMART for this program (They are currently funding my BS). If they do accept me, I am not sure if I will be able to finish my thesis on time because I have heard that most people may need an extra semester at my university. I was wondering how I would apply for an extension? And what forms I should fill out and send to SMART if I need an extension in the future? What time would I usually have to notify SMART that I need an extension?
I'm just looking into the future, I know I might be able to finish my graduate work on time, but I just want to be prepared for anything.
Changing your degree completion and degree conferral dates is not too painful. They just require that if you are requesting an increase in your award length, that you submit the paperwork no later than 150 days before your original degree completion date. On the other hand, if you request a decrease in award length, you must do so no later than 150 days before the new degree completion date.
In terms of the paperwork, you submit a service amendment agreement request (SAAR), a letter from your adviser acknowledging the change in award length, a personal letter stating your circumstances for requesting a change in award length, and a revised degree completion plan which outlines what you need to do in order to graduate within the new time line.
[quote="mayneedextension"]I will be applying to the 5 year BS/MS program and I plan to reapply for SMART for this program (They are currently funding my BS). If they do accept me, I am not sure if I will be able to finish my thesis on time because I have heard that most people may need an extra semester at my university. I was wondering how I would apply for an extension? And what forms I should fill out and send to SMART if I need an extension in the future? What time would I usually have to notify SMART that I need an extension?
I'm just looking into the future, I know I might be able to finish my graduate work on time, but I just want to be prepared for anything.[/quote]
Changing your degree completion and degree conferral dates is not too painful. They just require that if you are requesting an increase in your award length, that you submit the paperwork no later than 150 days before your original degree completion date. On the other hand, if you request a decrease in award length, you must do so no later than 150 days before the new degree completion date.
In terms of the paperwork, you submit a service amendment agreement request (SAAR), a letter from your adviser acknowledging the change in award length, a personal letter stating your circumstances for requesting a change in award length, and a revised degree completion plan which outlines what you need to do in order to graduate within the new time line.