GPA
Only upper division and graduate courses with grades of A, B, C (including C-) or S may be counted in satisfaction of the unit requirements for the Master’s Degree. The University requires that students maintain a 3.0 grade point average (A=4, B=3, C=2) each quarter in order to be in "good standing"
Filing Fee
To be eligible for Filing Fee, you must have:
- Enrolled in the previous academic quarter (Fall, Winter, or Spring), including enrolled In Absentia - students returning from PELP or readmitting are not eligible for Filing Fee.
- Advanced to Candidacy (have an approved Advancement to Candidacy application).
- Completed all required coursework and degree requirements, except the final requirement(s).
- Completed all research.
- Completed a final draft of the thesis or dissertation that has been reviewed by your entire committee (not required for students completing a comprehensive exam).
Filing Fee Application and Regulations (GS305)
Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP)
The Planned Educational Leave Program (PELP) allows students to take a temporary pause in enrollment and academic work, while guaranteeing return to their program to resume their studies.
PELP Eligibility:
- Continuing UC Davis graduate students are eligible to participate in PELP for up to three quarters, with the approval of a program Graduate Advisor and the Graduate Studies Associate Dean for Students.
- New graduate students are not eligible to PELP during their first term of instruction.
- New students who have not yet enrolled may be considered for deferred admission – contact your Graduate Program Coordinator prior to the first day of instruction.
- New students who have enrolled in any units may withdraw from the quarter, and submit the Readmission Application when ready to return. Fees may be charged if withdrawing after the first day of instruction.
- International Students in F-1 or J-1 status must contact the Services for International Students & Scholars (SISS) office through iGlobal prior to or within 24 hours of submitting a PELP request.
- PELP is a leave from all academic studies at UC Davis. Research leave or completing the thesis/dissertation are not permitted reasons to utilize PELP.
- Students taking research leave outside California state may apply for In Absentia, a reduced fee status.
- Approval of the PELP request depends, in part, upon the expectation that the student will return to an enrolled status to continue their education.
- Students who do not plan to return to their studies, or who require an extended period of leave can complete the Cancellation/Withdrawal web form through the Office of the University Registrar, and apply for Readmission at a later date if needed.