School of Education

The residency requirement in graduate programs is intended to ensure that students become integrally involved in the academic life of their program and of the university. By being in residence, students are more likely to become fully immersed in graduate study for a substantial period of time and to develop a relationship of scholarly and professional collegiality with faculty and fellow students.

To this end, it is desirable for students in graduate programs, especially those in doctoral programs, to be full-time residential students for a significant period. During their residency period, students are expected not only to take courses, but also to participate in other aspects of the intellectual life of their discipline and of the university community.

Many doctoral students have research assistantships in which they work closely with faculty members and peers on research and development projects. Some have teaching assistantships. There are also many other opportunities to attend presentations, colloquia, conferences, and brown bag lunches where participants discuss theoretical and practical issues in their discipline.

Participation in national and regional professional meetings, including the presentation of scholarly papers, is encouraged during this time.

Residency Requirement for Ph.D. and Ed.D. Students

For Ph.D. and Ed.D. students, two consecutive semesters in a single academic year (exclusive of summer session) must be spent in residence on the Bloomington or Indianapolis campus. This residency period must be subsequent to admission to the program. Nine (9) credit hours of program course work must be completed in each of these semesters.

Ed.D. students who are working full-time may fulfill the residency requirement with three consecutive six-credit hour terms. (Summer Session I and Summer Session II are not counted as separate terms.) Dissertation credit hours (799 or G901) may not be used to fulfill the residency requirement.

Residency Requirement for Ed.S. Students

Ed.S. students must fulfill the residency requirement by completing nine (9) credit hours in one semester or summer, subsequent to admission to the program.

Residency Requirement for M.S. Students

There is no full-time residency requirement for master’s students.