Students are responsible for applying for graduation (for degrees and/or certificates) by completing the appropriate diploma application and fees by the published deadlines. The award of degrees and certificates is conditional upon satisfactory completion of all program requirements and compliance with all UMUC policies. Graduation clearance will not be granted for a student with an outstanding debt to UMUC or any outstanding misconduct charges or unsatisfied sanction terms. No grade of F can remain on the graduate record at the time a student applies for graduation.

Time Limit for Degrees
All requirements established for the completion of the MSIT graduate degree must be fulfilled within seven consecutive years. The regulation includes courses transferred from other institutions. Any transfer of credit must be completed within the seven-year time frame applied toward the degree.

Time Limit for Certificates
Certificate programs must be completed within three years.