New York University Bulletin - Gallatin School of Individualized ...

NEW YORK UNIVERSITYby NYU faculty. Students must demonstrate through the portfolio that they have masteredthe material they would have learned in comparable NYU courses.To begin the process ofapplying for course equivalency units, students should consult the director of external programsabout the rules and regulations governing the course equivalency process. For moreinformation regarding policies, procedures and guidelines for course equivalency units, pleasevisit the Gallatin Web site.Time LimitThe master’s degree must be completed within six years. If there are unusual circumstanceswarranting a formal extension, the student may request one from the Gallatin Faculty Committeeon Advisement and Policies.Degree requirements may be completed in no fewer thanthree semesters.ADDITIONAL M.A. PROGRAM INFORMATIONChanges in Degree RequirementsDegree requirements in the Gallatin School are subject to change. Students should bear inmind that they are bound by the degree requirements in effect during the first semester inwhich they matriculate at Gallatin. Degree requirements for students transferring from aschool or college within the University are those that are in effect when they first matriculateat Gallatin. Students who are readmitted must fulfill the degree requirements that arein effect when they are readmitted. Students who entered Gallatin before the current termshould consult the relevant bulletin.PrerequisitesGallatin students are required to meet the prerequisites for any courses they take in otherschools of the University.These units may not necessarily be accepted as contributing to the40-unit graduation requirement.GradesThe Gallatin School will accept the lowest passing grade determined by each NYU graduateschool. Students must abide by the policies of each school for the completion of course work.Thesis AdvisementStudents who do not complete the thesis and defend it successfully during the semester inwhich they register for Master’sThesis and Defense are required to register forThesis Advisementeach fall and spring until the thesis has been completed and defended.Students who planto graduate in September must also register for Thesis Advisement during the summer priorto their graduation. Units earned throughThesis Advisement are not included in the 40-unitrequirement for the master’s degree. (See page 84 for details regarding Thesis Advisement.)62 NewYork University Bulletin 2012-2013