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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this master's program accredited?
Please refer to the accreditation section.

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What do I need to do if I am graduating soon?
Visit the K-State Graduate School's Commencement webpage for Graduate and Commencement Information. In addition, it is very important that you contact the department from which you are earning your degree to request specific guidelines and instructions for graduating from that department.

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How do I apply for admission to an engineering distance master's program?
See Sections A, B, and C of the ADMISSION TO GRADUATE STUDY section of the Graduate Handbook: http://www.k-state.edu/grad/gscurrent/handbook/chap1.htm#a for information on applying to a graduate program. Note that all admission materials, including your application, transcript(s), letters of recommendation, etc., should be sent to the department to which you are applying.

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Once I am admitted, how do I find out everything I need to know about earning a master's degree at K-State?
'Guidelines and Forms For Master's Students' is a very useful site for master's students and will help them ensure that by the time they are ready to graduate, they have taken all the steps necessary to complete their degree.

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What is a Program of Study (POS) and how and when do I get one?
Every master's student must file a Program of Study (POS) with the Graduate School. The POS is a formal list of courses that the student intends to complete to fulfill the requirements of the degree. Full-time students must file their programs before the end of their second semester of graduate study, and part-time students must do so upon the completion of 9 credit hours. Contact your department or major professor (advisor) to begin preparing or to update your POS. 'Preparing a Master's Program of Study' on the Graduate School website provides instructions for filing a student's program and for obtaining the proper approvals.

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How many hours can I transfer from another institution to my K-State Master's degree?
A maximum of 10 credit hours may be transferred if the credit is applicable to the student's program of study and with the approval of the student's advisory committee. See 'D.6 Transfer of Credit' in Chapter 2 of the Graduate Handbook (http://www.k-state.edu/grad/gscurrent/handbook/chap2.htm#d) for more detail.

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How do I get a copy of my semester grades for reimbursement purposes?
Kansas State does not mail grade reports to students. Options for accessing semester grades include:

  1. Students may view/print a copy of their semester grades via the Web at http://kats.k-state.edu/.
  2. Students may request a transcript through the K-State Registrar's Office website at http://www.k-state.edu/registrar/, click on "Transcripts." The site includes a printable form and instructions for obtaining a transcript. The phone number for the Registrar's Office is (785) 532-6254. A small fee will be charged for each transcript requested.
  3. If a student needs verification of his/her grade in paper format for reimbursement or other purposes, please contact the K-State Registrar's Office at (785) 532-6254 or registrar@k-state.edu and request a "Grade Report."

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Does Kansas State University offer an undergraduate degree in engineering via distance education?
K-State offers only master's degrees through distance education. All undergraduate engineering programs are on-campus programs only. Students unable to come to our campus to study may consider the ABET-accredited engineering undergraduate degree programs offered by the University of North Dakota. Visit http://www.conted.und.edu/ddp/dedp/ for more information.

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