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Guidelines for Graduating Within Expected Time

Khalifa University has a strong commitment to ensuring that students graduate with a degree in the expected time. Students are encouraged to follow these guidelines to earn their degrees in the minimum time required.

  • Consulting an advisor should be students’ first priority. Students should confirm with the advisor that their academic preparation is appropriate for the courses they plan to undertake.
  • Transfer students should make sure that they know which credits will be transferrable and plan accordingly.
  • Students should seek help in planning course work to meet academic and career goals.
  • Students should be certain they understand the requirements of their intended major as well as the options it will provide for future studies and employment.
  • Students should be aware of the number of credits their desired degree program requires and should make sure they fulfill on quarter of these each year. Credits may be taken in the fall, spring, and summer, but the annual total should equal at least 25 percent of the total credits needed to graduate. Students should also recognize that a degree requiring more than 120 credits will be difficult to complete in four years without undertaking substantial loads and/or summer sessions.
  • Students should make sure that the courses they select will count toward the fulfillment of the University GER, COE, major, and any other requirements.
  • Students should limit elective credits to the number the program allows.
  • If a student is considering changing their major or does not get admitted to the major program of their choice, they should consult an advisor, explore options, and find out how a change of major might affect their graduation plans.
  • Students should make the most of course schedules and plan for their degree program. They should plan to take required courses as soon as possible (as not all courses are offered every semester) and be flexible about course times. If a required course is not available, advisors can help determine an alternative.