- Keywords: Change in degree requirements
- Policy Number: KC‐ACA‐3142
- Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
- Revised: N/A
- Effective Catalog Cycle: Prior to 2010
- Approved by: Provost
- Executive Sponsor: Provost
- Responsible Office: Registrar
Policy Statement
The University of Missouri reserves the right at all times to discontinue, modify or otherwise change its degree programs when it determines it is in the best interest of the University. Students have the following options:
- Students who enter as first‐time freshmen or transfer students may fulfill the degree requirements in effect at the time of their original admission to their degree program, provided there has not been a lapse in attendance at UMKC of more than one consecutive calendar year plus one term.
- Students accepted into any two‐plus‐two program (between UMKC and a community college) may fulfill the degree requirements in effect at the time of their original admission to the community college, provided no more than two years have elapsed since that original admission and enrollment has been continuous.
- Students may fulfill degree requirements in effect at the start of their senior year, provided that they have not had a lapse in attendance during the senior year at UMKC of more than one consecutive calendar year plus one term.
Reason for Policy
This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.
Who Should Read this Policy?
All faculty; Academic advisors; Registrar’s office personnel; All students
Instructions, Procedures and Related Information
Registrar’s Office
Contacts
UMKC Registrar’s Office: Website: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/default.asp
Physical Location: 115 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110
Mailing Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110‐2499;
Phone: 816‐235‐1125; Fax: 816‐235‐5513; Email: registrar@umkc.edu
UMKC Office of the Provost: http://www.umkc.edu/provost/
Exclusions
Graduate and Professional Students
History & Updates
None
Appendices
None
