FORMALITIES ON EXTENSION AND GRADUATION PROCEDURES

Dear Int’l Students,

            The University has already begun confirming the information of graduating students and the necessary preparation for their dissertation defense. The University would like to congratulate the 2020 graduating class in advance.

However, students who are unable to graduate this year due to specific reasons should take note of the extension procedures below.  Graduating students are also to take note of the graduation procedures as follows;

1. DEFERRED STUDY PROCEDURES: The study period for all Undergraduate degree program is four years, Master's degree program 2-3 years, and three years for Doctoral degree programs.  However, the maximum extension duration for Undergraduate study is six years, Master's is five years and eight years for Doctoral programs. Students who exceed the maximum period of study (including suspension) are not required to apply for an extension. Their student status will be automatically cancelled on 15^th July of the last extension year.
2. ISSUANCE OF GRADUATION CERTIFICATES: The University will process student’s degree certificates on time in accordance with SMU’s graduation requirements. Additionally, graduating students who are unable to receive their certificates physically due to the pandemic situation would received them by express mail.

Note:

All graduating students are required to submit their graduation and “School Leaving” form before they can receive their certificates.

International Education Office,

Sunday, 31^st May 2020