Comprehensive Exam Policy 

Comprehensive Exams may be attempted only one time per semester and for a total of two (2) times.  An attempt is defined as filling a "written intent" letter with the graduate coordinator on or prior to the due date (specified each semester).  In addition to achieving an overall passing score on the comprehensives (7.0 or higher) the student must have an average passing score or better in the Content Section.  If a student does not pass the comprehensive examination within the number of tries listed in the Bulletin copy, the graduate faculty will recommend declassification of the student  from our program to the Dean of the Graduate School.

On 4/5/96 the graduate faculty unanimously voted that the existing department policy is confirmed regarding comprehensive exams. The policy is as follows": "There are no additional options available beyond those conditions listed in the Student Bulletin" If a student does not pass the comprehensive examination within the number of time listed in Bulletin copy, the graduate faculty will recommend declassification of the student from our program to the Dean of the Graduate Division.

Students taking the comprehensive exam must register for RPT 896 (3 units) the semester before on during which the exam is given.