Program Limit & Extensions
While it is possible to complete the degree requirements in 4 1/2-5 years, participants are allowed a maximum of six years to complete the program. Persons who have not finished by that time are eligible to be dropped from the program.
When circumstances justify an extension to this time limit, participants may petition a one-year program extension. Registration for GSEM788 Project Continuation each semester in an extension year will be charged at a rate equal to the tuition for one doctoral-level credit without discount. Petition forms may be completed and mailed, submitted in person, or scanned and submitted by email to the DMin program office (dmin@andrews.edu). If you prefer to call (1-269-471-3544), DMin office staff will assist by taking your information and submitting the form on your behalf.
Participants requesting a one-year extension must have an advisor's supporting statement and signature or email from the advisor, affirming the feasibility of the participant's being able to complete the program within the extension year.
Persons who are dropped from the program may re-apply at a later time if they wish. Those who are re-admitted will retain any course work credits previously earned, but will be required to re-take the DMin Project Proposal (2 credits) and re-register for DMin Project credits (6 credits) at the full doctoral tuition rate without discount.
9/18/2008
