Graduate Catalogue - UPRM

Contents
Historical Sketch ......................................... 1
• Accreditation and Affiliation
• Mission
Organization of the
University of Puerto Rico ............................ 4
Organization of the Mayagüez Campus .... 5
University Regulations…. ............................ 6
Research and Development Endeavors ..... 10
Special Programs ...................……... ................. 19
• Puerto Rico Resource Center
for Science and Engineering
• Puerto Rico Transportation
Technology Transfer Center
• Puerto Rico Strong Motion Program
• UPR Sea Grant College Program
Publications and Collections ....................... 23
Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs ..... 25
Graduate Interdisciplinary
Courses .............................................. 25
• Admission Office .............................. 26
• Center for Professional
Enhancement .................................... 26
• Department of Aerospace Studies .... 27
• Department of Military Sciences ...... 29
• Division of Continuing Education
and Professional Studies ................... 31
• Graduate Studies Office ................... 34
• Institute for the Development of
Online Teaching and Learning ....... 34
• Library System ................................... 35
• Registrar’s Office ............................... 37
Office of the Dean of Students........................38
• Athletic Activities .................................... ….38
• Band and Orchestra ................................... 38
• Counseling and Guidance ......................... 39
• Financial Aid .............................................. 40
• Health Services ........................................... 41
• Housing ...................................................... 43
• Placement Department .............................. 43
• Quality of Life Office ................................. 44
• Campus Safety and Security ...................... 44
• Social and Cultural Activities .................... 45
• Student Governance .................................. 45
• Student Center........................................... 46
• Student Exchange Programs and
International Student Services .................. 46
Other Services
Alumni ...................................................... 47
Bookstore .................................................. 47
Campus Lodging ........................................ 47
Computer Center………………………………. 47
Dining………………………………………………. 47
Press and Publications………………………… 47
Fees and Expenses………………………….......... 48
Regular Fees ............................................... 48
Regulations ................................................. 48
Reimbursements ........................................ 49
Return of University Property ................... 49
Special Fees ................................................ 48
Tuition ...................................................... 48
Academic Information…………………….. 50
• Graduate School Programs ........................ 50
• Philosophy and Objectives ........................ 50
• Student Classification ................................ 53
• Grades ........................................................ 53
• General Academic Regulations ................. 55
• Guide for the Preparation of Proposals
Dissertations, Theses, and Project
Reports .................................................... ... 57