Updated 7/1/2020
TIME LIMIT EXTENSION REQUEST FORM
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Website:
www.usf.edu/graduate-studies/about-us/contact-us.aspx
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION
This form should be filled in electronically.
Please read
all instructions prior to form submission. Complete all sections.
Incomplete forms will be returned to the student or college unprocessed and will delay action on your request.
PURPOSE
The Time Limit Extension Request may be filed when a student nears the end of the time limitation for completion of the
requirements for their
degree but needs more time to complete the degree. Time limits are specified in the Graduate Catalog
corresponding to the year the
student was admitted (or readmitted) to the program. Time Limit Extensions are separate from
readmission to the program or
readmission to candidacy; however, these forms may need to be submitted prior to requesting the
extension. Time Limit Extensions are valid for a
maximum period of two (2) years from the date of request (see Graduate Catalog)
but may only be requested one time.
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES IMPORTANT POLICIES
Time Limit Calculations: The time limits detailed below are calculated from the original date of admission to the program.
Leave of Absence: An approved leave of absence stops the clock during the time of the leave.
Time Limitations Masters and Ed.S.: Degrees must be completed within five (5) years from the student’s date of
admission.
Time Limitations Doctoral: Degrees must be completed within seven (7) years from the student’s date of admission to
the
doctoral program.
Courses that are ten (10) years old will require a course currency.
Number of Time Limit Extensions Allowed: Students may request ONE time limit extension based on documented
exceptional circumstances that precludes completion of the degree within the allowable time to degree.
SECTION I: STUDENT INFORMATION
Name: Input last name first, then first name.
USF ID#: Input your USF ID#, digits only, after the “U” (DO NOT put in your Social Security Number).
Telephone Number: Input your telephone number. Make sure that you enter a phone number that you check frequently so
that we may leave a message if there are any problems/questions about the form.
USF Email Address: Input your email address. Please make sure this is your official USF email.
Degree: Input your degree (i.e. M.A., M.S.P.H., Ph.D., etc.).
Degree Level: Choose your correct degree level to indicate if your degree is a Master’s Non-Thesis, a
Master’s – Thesis,
Ed.S., or Doctoral).
Major/Department: Input your Major/Department name (i.e. Biology, Public Health, Elementary Education, etc.).
College: Select from the list (AC, BC, BU, CS, EN, EU, FA, GS, MD, MS, NR, PH, RX).
Updated 7/1/2020
DIRECTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Students with an F1 visa must submit this form to OIS via iStart to obtain their signature. DO NOT
PROCEED WITH THIS WRITTEN REQUEST unless you have obtained the OIS signature on your form. Information about contacting OIS
is available at: https://www.usf.edu/world/international-services/about-us/contact-us.aspx.
OIS ADVISOR: A written approval letter on letterhead from OIS may be attached to the petition if
special circumstances are to be
considered.
SECTION II: REGISTRATION/TIME LIMIT INFORMATION
Admission to Major Semester: Input semester and year that you were originally admitted to your current major (i.e. Fall
03).
Admission to Candidacy Semester (if applicable): Input semester and year that you were admitted to doctoral candidacy
(i.e. Fall 05).
Readmission Semester (if applicable): Input semester and year that you were readmitted to your program (i.e. Fall 06).
Graduating Semester (semester time limit ends): Input the semester and year that the extension will end (i.e. Fall 07).
Student Signature: You must sign and date this form in order for processing to be completed.
SECTION III: APPROVALS
For assistance, please go to the Graduate Major Contact Information site: http://www.grad.usf.edu/programs/search_all.php.
Printed Name/Signature: Input the appropriate name on the left and obtain the signatures of the faculty members listed.
(Signatures must be an original not a copy)
Date: Ensure that the signers have also provided a date of approval.
SECTION IV: COMPLETION OF THE PROGRESS BENCHMARKS AND TIMELINES
This is a PDF form that can be filled electronically: Input the appropriate information into top part of the form.
Time to Degree Calculation: Provide the expected time to degree based on completion of the degree by the end of the
requested extension.
Benchmarks and Timelines: Enter the key progress benchmarks and time lines that will allow the completion of the work
required for the degree within the period requested.
Signatures: This page must be endorsed by the Major Professor to certify the progress benchmarks and timelines.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION/OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
Procedure for Submission: Submit form and appropriate paperwork to the Office of Graduate Studies after securing all
required signatures with the following attached:
o Submission of the Time Limit Extension Form
o Submission of the Time Limit Extension Progress Benchmarks and Timelines Form
o Student’s letter of request, stating reason for delay in completion of the degree requirements
o Supporting letters (from faculty, chairs or program directors)
o A copy of the student’s Reinstatement of Admission Letter (if applicable)
o The Readmission to Candidacy Request (if applicable)
Deadline for Submission: The complete Time Limit Extension package must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies
at least one semester prior to the expiration of the time allotted to earn the degree (including summer semesters).
Routing/Approvals: Once approved by the Office of Graduate Studies, an electronic version will be forwarded to the Office
of the Registrar.
Updated 7/1/2020
TIME LIMIT EXTENSION REQUEST FORM
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Website:
www.usf.edu/graduate-studies/about-us/contact-us.aspx
SECTION I: STUDENT INFORMATION
Last Name
First Name
USF ID
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Email
Phone Number
Ed.S.
Doctoral
Pre-Candidacy (6D)
In Candidacy (6C)
Degree (i.e., M.A.)
Degree Level
For Doctoral Only
Major
Department
College
SECTION II: REGISTRATION/TIME LIMIT INFORMATION
Admission to Major Semester
(i.e., Fall 2009)
Reinstatement of Admission Semester
(i.e., Fall 2013 if applicable)
Admission to Candidacy Semester
(i.e., Fall 2012)
Revised Expected Graduation Semester
(i.e., Fall 2014 semester time limit to end)
Student Signature
Date
SECTION III: APPROVALS
Major Professor Name
Signature
Date
Co-Major Professor Name (if appl.)
Signature
Date
Department Chair/Director Name
Signature
Date
College Dean/Designee Name
Signature
Date
Graduate Studies Associate Dean/Designee
Signature
Date
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
Please update the General Student Record and Expected Graduation Date.
Processed by:
Name
Signature
Processed Date
International Student?
Yes No
OIS Approval Signature:
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TIME LIMIT EXTENSION PROGRESS BENCHMARKS AND TIMELINES FORM
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Website:
www.usf.edu/graduate-studies/about-us/contact-us.aspx
SECTION IV-A: TIMELINES
Last Name
First Name
USF ID
Major
Department
Degree
Original date of admission:
Semester and Year
Dates of any approved Leave of Absence:
Semester and Year
Current time limit for graduation:
Semester and Year
New time to degree limit, if extension is approved:
Semester and Year
SECTION IV-B: BENCHMARKS
Provide a concise, but specific action plan that details the key progress benchmarks that will allow the completion of the program
of study within the time requested. Dates noted below should be congruent with dates on previous page. Forms will be returned
if this information is not included with sufficient detail and realistic timelines. Time limit extensions can only be a maximum of
two (2) years, but we encourage students to finish as rapidly as possible.
Benchmark
Semester of Completion
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
SIGNATURES
Student Signature
Date
I approve the action plan:
Major Professor or Program Director Signature
Date
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Updated 7/1/2020
TIME LIMIT EXTENSION PROGRESS BENCHMARKS AND TIMELINES FORM
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Website:
www.usf.edu/graduate-studies/about-us/contact-us.aspx
SECTION IV-A: TIMELINES
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Last Name
First Name
USF ID
Geology
Geosciences
Ph.D.
Major
Department
Degree
Original date of admission:
Fall 2005
Semester and Year
Dates of any approved Leave of Absence:
Fall 2009-Summer 2011
Semester and Year
Current time limit for graduation:
Summer 2014
Semester and Year
New time to degree limit, if extension is approved:
Spring 2015
Semester and Year
SECTION IV-B: BENCHMARKS
Provide a concise, but specific action plan that details the key progress benchmarks that will allow the completion of the program
of study within the time requested. Dates noted below should be congruent with dates on previous page. Forms will be returned
if this information is not included with sufficient detail and realistic timelines. Time limit extensions can only be a maximum of
two (2) years, but we encourage students to finish as rapidly as possible.
Benchmark
Semester of Completion
1.
Complete analysis of geodes in Florida
Summer 2014
2.
Analysis of additional specimen
Summer 2014
3.
Final data analysis
Fall 2014
4.
Committee meeting to discuss dissertation outline and obtain approval to write
Fall 2014
5.
Dissertation writing and editing
Fall 2014
6.
Completion of dissertation and defense
Spring 2015
7.
Graduation
Spring 2015
8.
9.
10.
SIGNATURES
Student Signature
Date
I approve the action plan:
ALL FORMS MUST BE APPROVED
Major Professor or Program Director Signature
Date