This program is designed for graduate students who need additional time to prepare for their Comprehensive Exam or Thesis/Project. For additional questions and to gain approval to register, please contact the SDSU Graduate Division office 619-594-5213.
This program is designed exclusively for graduate students currently studying at San Diego State University.
Need some more time to finish your graduate studies at SDSU? Our Thesis Extension program is designed to help you get the additional time you need to prepare for your Comprehensive Exam or Thesis/Project.
Courses
Thesis Extension for Plan A (Thesis)
If you’re a Plan A master’s student completing a thesis, you’ll need to be registered in either 799A or 799B when you submit your thesis to Montezuma Publishing for publication. 799B is a thesis extension course designed for students who were unable to submit their thesis while registered for 799A.
Thesis Extension for Plan B (Non-Thesis)
If you’re a Plan B master’s student who’s preparing for a comprehensive exam, project, or other culminating experience in your final semester, you’ll need to register for 799C in order to take advantage of your extension. Enrolling in 799C is optional in nearly all master’s programs.
Schedule
| Courses | SP | SU | FA |
|---|---|---|---|
| INT S 0799B Thesis Extension | ✔ | ||
| INT S 0799C Comprehensive Examination | ✔ |
For “Leave of Absence” and other policy information, please visit grad.sdsu.edu.
Cost and Registration Deadlines
Course Dates: Jan. 18-May 11, 2023
Cost per Course: $975
Early registration: Jan. 31, 2023
Late registration (with $25 Late Fee): April 21, 2023
Deadline to Drop (with 65% refund*): Feb. 1, 2023
Deadline to Withdraw (NO refund): April 21, 2023
If you’d like to register or withdraw from the Thesis Extension program after April 21, you’ll need to submit an SDSU Global Campus Petition for Special Consideration.
*All credit refunds are subject to a $21 administrative charge plus ASB/student fees will be deducted after your first class session. Registration or withdrawal after deadline dates is by petition only for serious and compelling reasons.
How to Register
To gain approval to register, or if you have any additional questions, please contact SDSU Graduate and Research Affairs by calling 619-594-5213 or emailing gra@sdsu.edu. You can also visit their office on SDSU’s campus at Student Services East, Room 1410.
After gaining approval from SDSU Graduate Division, you can register either online, in person, or via mail.
Online Registration
Upon receiving approval for your extension, you’ll be eligible to register and pay for either 799B or 799C through my.SDSU.
In-Person/Mail Registration
To register in person or via mail, please complete and print an SDSU Global Campus Registration Form. You’ll need to bring or mail the completed form to the SDSU Global Campus Registration Office, located at the following address:
SDSU Gateway Center Building, Hardy Avenue Entrance
5250 Campanile Dr.
San Diego, CA 92182
About the College of Graduate Studies
SDSU’s College of Graduate Studies provides leadership and support to scholars engaged in over 100 master’s, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs at San Diego State University. In collaboration with faculty, staff, and students across the sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, arts, education, and business, our team strives to ensure the integrity and high quality of graduate degrees, and facilitate their timely completion.