All requirements for the Master's degree must be completed within six calendar years, beginning with the date the student commences courses carrying graduate credit applicable to the degree program, unless a more restrictive time limit has been established by the academic college/school or program. The term limit remains at six (6) years even if a student was on approved leave of absence during the six-year period. For further information about the time limit for degrees, please see Administrative Handbook Section 3.4.