University at Buffalo School of Management

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Frank Krzystofiak: fk@buffalo.edu Exam Policies Given the special circumstances of part-time evening students, examinations for PMBA classes are generally scheduled during the regular class period. For day classes, the timing of any examination to be held outside the class should be announced (e.g., in the course outline) within the first or second week of classes. Students can expect core course exams to be scheduled outside of regular class time to permit block scheduling of exams. Final exam schedules are established and published by the University. If a student should find that he or she has three or more exams scheduled for one day, an informal arrangement should be discussed with all faculty involved. If no changes can be effected from this procedure, the student should discuss the matter with the department chairperson who will arrange accommodations for the student. Extra Coursework All students in good standing may take graduate-level elective courses in excess of the number of courses required in their program. Those students who have received their MBA degrees may be granted permission to register for additional graduate courses as non-matriculating students. If a PMBA program student wishes to register for substantially more than the standard curriculum, he or she should petition for a transfer to the full-time day program. Financial Obligations When a student registers, it is specifically understood that he or she will pay in full all charges assumed at registration. Simply failing to attend class does not change the payment due or entitle the student to a refund. To cancel the liability for registration, a student must officially resign by published dates. If a student withdraws from the program, he or she is still responsible for resigning from registered courses. Full-time Program The day MBA program is a full-time program. To complete the 60-hour program in two years, the normal course load is 15 hours per semester. A day student must successfully complete at least 9 hours of new coursework per semester to remain in good standing. A student making application for financial aid (TAP, loans, etc.) should contact the Financial Aid Office. "Full time" is interpreted to mean 12 hours of creditbearing registration per semester for financial aid and immigration requirements. Day MBA students may register for up to 19 hours per regular semester. Permission must be requested in writing from the Graduate Programs Office (203 Alfiero) to register for more than 19 hours and will only be granted under exceptional circumstances. Full-time Status - International Students All international students having F-1 visa status are required to maintain full-time status throughout their studies in the U.S. Full-time is defined as 12 credit hours per semester, or 9 credit hours for those students holding a graduate, research, or teaching assistantship. Graduate international students registering less than full-time in any semester must be sure to complete a Certification of Full-time Status Form, available at the Graduate School, 408 Capen Hall or online. Only the Graduate School may certify full-time status. Forms may be completed for previous semesters if proof of full-time status is presented to the Graduate School. Less than full-time registration may occur during the final semester of study if fewer than 12 credit hours are required for completion of the program. Students in their first semester of study, or those on a medical leave of absence, must document their exceptional circumstances and obtain ISSS approval to register for less than a full course of study. 64

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