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Registration

Students must take a minimum of two courses (one each fall and spring semester) every year to maintain active status. If a student is not able to register every fall and spring semester they should consult with their advisor because it will affect their active status with the program and the Graduate School. Master’s students who have completed all course requirements and are working as a graduate assistant, may qualify for WRIT 8333 Master Advanced Standing (which reduces the benefits that the hiring department must pay). For more information, please review the requirements at : http://www.grad.umn.edu/current_students/ registration/index.html and contact the Programs Administrator before you file the form. There are Graduate School deadlines that must be met.

Students who are not working as a graduate assistant but want to maintain “active status” in the program may register for Grad 0999 with their advisor's approval. Grad 0999 is a free, zero credit registration. It satisfies the Graduate School’s registration requirement. It does not satisfy registration requirements set by departments or agencies in or outside of the University; it does not satisfy the registration required to hold an assistantship or instructorship and it does not satisfy most loan deferment requirements. The program limits registration in Grad 0999 to two terms only.