Policies and Guidelines

 

The University of Illinois, the Graduate College, the College of Education, and the Department of Educational Organization and Leadership all provide resources so students can stay up to date with policies and guidelines that impact your degree program.

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Educational and Organization and Leadership Policies and Guidelines

• Admission Policy  PDF  MS Word
• Continuous Enrollment Policy  PDF  MS Word
  "Doctoral students...are expected to maintain continuous enrollment for 4 credit hours each fall and spring semester..."
• Advising, Dissertation, and Degree Completion Policy  PDF  MS Word
  "... intended to supplement the Graduate College Handbook and Policies document and to provide guidance related to the doctoral advisement process...."
• Qualifying Exams Policy   PDF  MS Word
  "Consistent with the University of Illinois College of Education Graduate Handbook, written comprehensive examinations will be administered to all doctoral students...near the completion of their course work...."
• Non-degree seeking student policy  PDF  MS Word
  "... Occasionally, departmental faculty members receive requests for enrollment in courses by individuals who are not admitted into the Graduate College...."
• A Brief University of Illinois Survival Guide  PDF  MS Word
  "As a graduate student at the University of Illinois, you will have several IDs and passwords, each of which provides access to particular services...."

Educational Administration and Leadership Policies only for students seeking General Administrative (Type 75) or Superintendent Endorsements

• Common Assessment Plan (CAP) Policy  PDF  MS Word
  "In accordance with the Council on Teacher Education (CTE) Common Assessment Plan, the following criteria for admission to, continuation of, and completion of EOL Certification Programs will apply to all students admitted for the Fall Semester, 2003, and thereafter...."
• Common Assessment Portfolio General Administrative (Type 75)  PDF  MS Word
  "... candidates for General Administrative (Type 75) Certification with General Administrative Endorsement must complete a Common Assessment Portfolio...."
• Common Assessment Portfolio Superintendent  PDF  MS Word
  "... candidates for Superintendent Endorsement of the Type 75 Administrative Certificate must complete a Common Assessment Portfolio...."

University of Illinois Guidelines and Resources

Visit the University of Illinois Web page for links to University Guidelines and Resources

Graduate College Guidelines and Resources

Prospective Students

• Directory of Graduate Programs
• Directory of Applicant Services
• Opportunities for Financial Assistance

Current Students

• The Complete List of Graduate College Policies and Procedures
• Graduate Student Administrative Policies and Forms
• Graduate Student Thesis and Dissertation Preparation
• Other Academic Resources

Graduate Student Handbooks

• Graduate College Student Handbook
• College of Education Graduate Handbook