Duration

Students will be expected to complete their degree program within three years of its normal length. Thus, D.Min. students will be allowed six years for the initial matriculation date to complete their academic work. Should a student need additional time to complete the degree, a Petition for D.Min. Extension form must be submitted in consultation with the faculty advisor prior to the six-year deadline. In rare cases when the extension is approved or in cases when a withdrawal has been necessary, students should keep in mind that academic credits greater than 10 years old—including NES credit—cannot apply toward a degree.