Transfer of credit in master’s programs of this college is defined as receiving graduate degree credit for a course completed at another institution, thereby reducing the number of graduate courses to be taken at Georgia State University. Transfer of credit is distinguished from exemption from MBA-prefixed courses. You can find more information in section 7080.40 Transfer of Credits of the graduate catalog. View the instructions and the request for the request form.

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Graduate-level students who have retaken courses and earned a higher grade may request to have the first grade excluded from their institutional GPA. If the request is approved, the Office of the Registrar will make appropriate notations next to the original course on the student’s official transcript. Grades for all attempts at the course will appear on the student’s official transcript regardless of whether or not the grade has been excluded from the student’s GPA. A copy of the request and approval will become part of the student’s permanent record file.

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A MBA student who wishes to change concentrations within the MBA program may begin the process by notifying the Office of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services via the online concentration change form no later than the first week of their graduation term, and consulting the graduate catalog to determine requirements for the new concentration. Written notification of the decision will be provided.

An MBA student who wishes to change majors within the MBA program may begin the process by filling out the change of major form and consulting the graduate catalog to determine requirements for the new concentration.

Students who have met the residency requirement for their program and who wish to take graduate courses at another institution to complete the coursework for their Georgia State degree should complete the petition form before enrolling at the other institution. Advance approval will ensure that the transfer credit can be granted if a grade of B or higher is earned in the course(s) and the coursework is completed within the time limit allowed for the program. Such students should plan to graduate at least one semester after the quarter/semester in which the last course to be transferred has been taken. This will allow adequate time for the necessary transcript to be received and for the transfer credit to be processed.

After a suspension of at least one semester and if the time limit for completing the program has not expired, the student may apply for readmission. The student has the right to petition to be immediately readmitted into the program and not serve the suspended semester. Application for readmission must be made to the Office of Graduate Recruiting and Student Services not later than six weeks prior to the first day of registration for the semester in which reinstatement is sought. Readmission into the program, whether requesting immediate re-entry or not taking classes for a minimum of one semester, is not guaranteed. If you need assistance with this application and/or have any questions, then please contact your academic adviser.

A student may request a waiver of specific requirements of the college or substitution of courses in a business degree program by completing the petition form and providing documentation/justification. Refer to the list below for the various categories of petitions that fall under the college’s authority. You should submit a university-level petition if your request falls under the university’s authority.

Petitions should be submitted four weeks prior to the event to which the petition relates. Students will receive a written response normally within 15 business days from the date the petition is received. No guarantee can be made that decisions on petitions will be made before registration if they are submitted close to the beginning of a registration period.

Petition Situations That Fall under the College’s Authority:
• College registration restrictions: GPA/hours, prerequisites
• Course substitutions (other than core curriculum) - If the petition relates to a Georgia State University course not taught by the Robinson College of Business or to a course from another institution, upload a course syllabus with the petition. If a course syllabus is needed for a Robinson course, you will be notified.
• Appeal decision for readmission after suspension or exclusion
• Hours shortages
• GPA for graduation - The deadline for submission is 5 business days following grades being posted for the semester.
• Transfer credit - If the petition relates to a Georgia State University course not taught by the Robinson College of Business or to a course from another institution, upload a course syllabus with the petition. If a course syllabus is needed for a Robinson course, you will be notified.
• Residency requirements
• Extension of time limit for completing degree
• Teacher education issues
• Academic standing
• Transient coursework
• Policy on comprehensive exams, proficiencies, recitals, portfolios and similar evaluations
• Changing catalog editions

Before deciding to file a petition, please keep in mind that the university catalog and the Robinson graduate bulletin state that it is the responsibility of each student to keep apprised of current requirements for his/her particular program.

Given this philosophy of students’ responsibility, it follows that a regulation will not be waived or an exception granted solely because a student pleads ignorance of the regulation or asserts that he/she was not personally informed of a specific requirement by an adviser or other university authority.

The university and the college also expect students to seek clarification about any information they receive orally or in writing that appears to be in conflict with stated degree requirements and academic regulations before acting on this information.

If you would like assistance in the preparation of your petition, you may schedule an appointment with your academic adviser.

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Course Authorization Form

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Master of Professional Accountancy

Field Studies Approval Form

Grade Requirements for Graduation: To graduate with a master’s degree or graduate certificate from the Robinson College of Business, students must have a cumulative GPA equal to or greater than 3.00 in all attempts at all courses numbered 6000 and above taken at Georgia State University. In addition, students must have a cumulative GPA equal to or greater than 3.00 in all courses applicable toward the program from which graduation is planned. For more information, please see section 7080.34 Grade Requirements for Graduation in the graduate catalog.

Coursework: Check your DegreeWorks audit to ensure that you are on track to graduate, as it is the definitive record for graduation clearance. All course blocks should be satisfied. This also includes any transfer credit from another institution, as well as any approved course substitutions. If you notice any discrepancies, please contact your academic adviser.

Panthers on the Move – Employment Outcomes Survey: Completion of this employment outcomes survey prior to graduation is a requirement for the degree. The valuable data obtained from the survey is used to support our continuous improvement efforts in program development, rankings, recruitment, career advancement, and maintenance of accreditation.

Apply for Graduation: Apply for graduation through your PAWS account. Instructions and information, including deadlines, can be found on the Office of the Registrar website. You must apply for graduation TWO SEMESTERS in advance.

Students who know they will not graduate the semester for which they have applied, but will graduate a subsequent semester must complete the Change of Graduation Date form.