Program of Studies for the Masters Degree

Program of Studies (POS) and Notification of Intent to Graduate: Must be submitted to the MPH Program an entire semester in advance of graduation by the following deadlines:

  • Fall graduation: June 15
  • Spring graduation: September 15
  • Summer graduation: February 15

The POS may be submitted any time after completion of 12 credit hours.  POS must be approved before a student can take their master’s exam.

Announcement of Exam:  Must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies two weeks before the master’s exam. Must provide date and time of exam to the MPH Program no later than:

  • October 15 (Fall)
  • March 15 (Spring)
  • June 15 (Summer

Master’s Exam and Report of Exam:  Must be completed and turned in to OGS by:

  • November 15 (Fall)
  • April 15 (Spring)
  • July 15 (Summer)

Professional Paper (if applicable): Must be completed and approved by Committee Chair and turned into the MPH Program by

  • November 15 (Fall)
  • April 15 (Spring)
  • July 15 (Summer).

Incompletes: Must be removed and grade recorded by

  • November 15 (Fall)
  • April 15 (Spring)
  • July 15 (Summer)
    or graduation will be delayed until satisfied.

ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION (except for classes in which you are currently enrolled) MUST BE COMPLETED BY November 15 (Fall), April 15 (Spring), July 15 (Summer), or graduation will be delayed.

Forms are available at: http://www.unm.edu/grad/forms/forms.html

Please call (505) 272-3982 with questions.