University of Colorado Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

A decision about applications will be made within 4-6 weeks after the deadline.  Student will receive a letter from the program indicating their status.  The letter will contain other relevant information, such as the name of the student’s program advisor.  Application materials are sent to Admissions for further processing which can take up to four (4) weeks.  Once Admissions has processed the paperwork, a student will receive a packet of information with student identification numbers, pin, and a letter describing how to register for classes and other pertinent information.

During the registration period would be the best time for students to meet with their advisor. Office hours may change semester to semester therefore students should check the program website home page to see what their advisor’s office hours are. Students can contact their advisor by phone or email to set up an appointment, or the student can come into the office during walk-in office hours. Faculty contact information is located on the home page.

If a student has been accepted provisionally, it means that the application committee has decided that a student has the potential for success, but further evidence of a student’s ability to perform in academically rigorous courses is required. Provisional status allows the program advisors to track a student’s progress during his or her first year in the program.

Students admitted provisionally in either program must complete a certain number of graduate level courses towards the degree within one academic year (12 consecutive months) and must receive a B+ or higher in each course.  For a Master of Social Science student, courses typically include SSCI 5020: Elements of Social Thought to be taken in the fall; and SSCI 5013: Philosophical Problems in Social Science and Humanities offered in the spring.  For Master of Humanities students, courses typically include HUMN 5025: Methods and Texts in Humanities taken in the fall; and HUMN 5013: Philosophical Problems in Social Science and Humanities offered in the spring.  Once a student has met this requirement, the student should notify their advisor who will in turn re-submit the student’s file to the Graduate School for transfer to regular degree status.  If the student’s status has not been changed within one academic year, subsequent courses may not be accepted as credit towards the degree.  Also, if a student discontinues taking courses for more than one year (12 consecutive months), a student will lose their student status and will have to re-apply to the program. 

Yes, students can transfer up to 12 credits with program advisor approval. To transfer course credit from a non-CU Institution, a Request for Transfer of Credit form is completed, signed by the student’s program advisor, and sent to the CLAS Dean’s Office for approval and forwarding to the Records Office. This form must also be accompanied by an official transcript from the transferring institution. (NOTE: Courses taken at UC-Denver or other CU campuses do not require the transfer form and official transcript to be transferred to the student’s program, since they already appear on the CU transcript.)

Before a student decides to take time off, it is recommended that the student meet with their advisor to discuss why. The student should send a letter notifying the program of his/her intentions. The MHMSS office will make a note of the change in the student’s file. If the student re-applies to the program after one year has passed, the student will only need to submit a new Graduate Admission Application form and $50 non-refundable application fee unless a student has taken classes elsewhere in which case, they will need to submit two (2) copies of official transcripts. If a student has been out of school for four (4) years or more, a complete application is required.

The student must submit a full MHMSS application, but may transfer portions of the application file from their original program, such as transcripts or letters of recommendation if appropriate. Often coursework done in another graduate program at UCD can be used toward the MH or MSS degree. Check with a program advisor to see what coursework might be approved towards the MHMSS degree.

Not at this time.

The MHMSS program does not offer scholarships at this time.  However, from time to time the program may sponsor a student or assist a student with expenses if a student’s paper has been chosen for presentation at a conference or in other instances where a student has demonstrated success.  Please see the following website for further scholarship information: http://www.ucdenver.edu/student-services/resources/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

All forms can be found at the following website: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/CLAS/current-students/graduate/thesis-graduation/Pages/forms.aspx
When you open the link, all the forms that must be submitted in chronological order including the signatures required and the deadlines are listed here. 

All forms can be found at the following website: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/CLAS/current-students/graduate/thesis-graduation/Pages/forms.aspx
When you open the link, all the forms that must be submitted in chronological order including the signatures required and the deadlines are listed here.   
ON THE INTENT TO GRADUATE, WHAT IS MY DEGREE AND MAJOR CODE?
Following is a list of all degrees with major codes.  Option codes are also available for some programs, and are listed next to major codes below  Students choose College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and their degree level in the pulldown menus; then they’ll have to type in their Major code in the box.  Currently, the graduate school is asking students to put the option codes in the Minor box.  Also, the student needs to make sure their name is entered as they’d like it to appear on their diploma (with a period after any initials), and where the student would like their diploma mailed.   The student should print it for your records before submitting, and then they’ll get a confirmation that it has been submitted.

This four-page form is used to list all the credits (courses, thesis/project, independent study/internship, and transfer) a student wishes to apply toward their degree plan, which is then signed by their graduate advisor, department chair/program director, and the student.  The student needs to fill out the form as completely as possible, including:  instructor's name, course title/number, semester taken and grade received for every credit and bring a copy of their transcript when they bring the form to their program
If a student has taken longer than seven (7) years (5 years for students admitted since spring 2009) to complete their degree, their graduate advisor must write a memo addressed to the CLAS Graduate Associate Dean indicating why the student’s degree progress was interrupted and asking for an extension of this time limit for a stated amount of time (usually one year).
Students who want to include a course taken more than ten (10) years prior to their graduating semester must have the course validated by the instructor or by arrangement with their graduate advisor.  Use the Course Validation Form and forward to the CLAS Dean's Office.
Please note:
If a student has signed up for thesis or project hours in previous semesters, they need to be sure to have their chair change all IP (in progress) grades from the previous semester to a final letter grade when they have completed the work and are approved for the degree.

A student MUST be registered for the semester in which they defend the thesis or project.  If the student is not taking a class or registered for thesis or project credit (e.g., they’ve used up all their hours), they will need to sign up for Candidate for Degree.  Candidate for Degree (CAND 5940) is available to students who have completed all required courses and requirements but who have yet to take their orals or defense.  For further information see your program advisor.  The student is charged for one credit hour of tuition, but earns 0 credits, and also pays the Information Technology and Student Information System (SIS) fees when signing up for CAND.  
All students MUST pay a $200 deposit or present proof of financial aid prior to registering, even if just for Candidate for Degree.   This deposit is applied to the tuition fee.

A student does not have to register for any credits if they’ve completed all the requirements for their degree, passed their exam or defended their thesis or project, and has passed the exam, they have 60 days to complete the revisions. No grade is awarded for the work until the final thesis or project is turned in.

A student fills out the Request for Examination form, in consultation with their committee members in order to set the date of the exam.  The student needs to list all members of their committee and indicate the committee chair.  A student should plan to schedule the exam prior to the CLAS deadline for the semester in which they are planning to graduate so that any revisions required by the committee can be completed by the end of the semester.  It's advisable to have the student’s advisor/committee chair initial the date of exam, since no signature line is included.