During the first three years, in order to remain in good standing and hence elligible for financial support, SAS stipulates that a student may carry only one incomplete from the immediately preceeding semester.
See the University-wide policy regarding Incompletes. Basically, this policy says Fall Incompletes are due by the next August to avoid funding cut off and Spring Incompletes are due by the next December to avoid cut off.
To remain in good standing after coursework is complete, students must pass their Field Exam by August 1 of the third year; they must turn in their Dissertation Proposals by January 30 of their fourth year and receive GEC approval; and they must have no incompletes by the time they submit their dissertation proposals.
In addition, students who have not completed their dissertation three years from the time their proposals were accepted will not automatically be considered in good standing.
