Minimum enrollment
PSU requires that graduate students who are involved in activities requiring faculty time or the use of University facilities register every term (excluding summer), including those engaged in any phase of research, such as collecting or developing data; or when engaged in any aspects of a project, thesis or dissertation.
After advancement to candidacy, doctoral students must be continuously enrolled for a minimum of one graduate credit every term (excluding summer) through graduation.
A minimum of one graduate credit of registration is required in any term (including summer) when students are completing a major milestone for the degree, such as taking any comprehensive or final examination; when holding a thesis/dissertation proposal or defense; and in the term of final thesis/dissertation submission and graduation.
The student’s department can require additional registration in any given term in relation to the amount of time required of faculty or the use of University facilities during the term.