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This archived information is dated to the 2008-09 academic year only and may no longer be current.

For currently applicable policies and information, see the current Stanford Bulletin.

University Minimum Residency Requirements for Graduate Degrees

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Residency Policy for Graduate Students

 

Minimum #

Maximum Allowable

Degree Type1

of Units

External Transfer Units

M.A., M.S., M.F.A., M.L.A.

45

04

Engineer2

90

45

M.B.A., M.P.P.3

90

04

Ph.D., D.M.A.5

135

45

M.D.

235

90

J.D.

86 semester (129 quarter)

30

M.L.S.

30 semester (45 quarter)

04

L.L.M., J.S.M., J.S.D.

26 semester (39 quarter)

04
  1. The University has authorized the granting of the M.A.T., Ed.S. and Ed.D degrees, but they are not being offered.
  2. Up to 45 units completed at Stanford toward a master's degree or accepted as transfer credit in an Engineering discipline may be used toward the 90 unit residency requirement for the Engineer degree. At least 45 units of work at Stanford are necessary to complete the 90 residency units for the Engineer degree.
  3. Enrollment in the M.P.P. program is limited to candidates who have earlier been accepted to another Stanford graduate degree program.
  4. Students eligible for Veterans Affairs educational benefits should refer to the Veterans Benefits section of "Admissions and Financial Aid" in this bulletin.
  5. Up to 45 units completed at Stanford toward a master's degree or accepted as transfer credit may be used toward the 135 unit residency requirement for the Ph.D. or D.M.A. degree. At least 90 units of work at Stanford are necessary to complete the 135 residency units for the Ph.D. or D.M.A. degree.

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