Summative Learning Assessment

All students must successfully pass a summative learning assessment in order to earn a graduate degree. Departments may require that students successfully complete a summative learning assessment such as a comprehensive examination, comprehensive professional portfolio, capstone project, or thesis. Students

• must be registered during the semester in which the summative learning assessment is completed.
• are permitted 3 attempts to successfully pass their summative learning assessment.
• are encouraged to consult their advisers for guidance.

Summative learning assessments are administered once each semester.