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F-12. Academic Policies and Forms for Graduate Programs

These forms and procedures are provided as a resource for Graduate Faculty. Some forms have access restrictions; these are noted as such. Please contact the Graduate Studies office for more information on any of the policies or forms.

Enrollment Services

Graduation Verification

  • Graduation Verification (fillable PDF)

Theses and Dissertations

  • Thesis and Dissertation Guide (PDF)

Academic Calendars

  • Penn State Harrisburg
  • The Graduate School

Assistantships, Fellowships, and Aid

Nomination Forms

  • Graduate Wage Assistantship
  • New Students
  • Ongoing Students
  • Research/Teaching Graduate Assistant (Funded by School or Grant Resources)
  • Graduate Assistantship Data Form (.xslx)

Summer Tuition Assistance Program

The Summer Tuition Assistance Program (STAP) is designed to provide tuition assistance to graduate students who have had assistantships supported on general or restricted funds or University fellowships for the two preceding semesters, so that they can continue graduate studies during the summer.

Student Travel Grants

  • Travel Grant Application

Graduate Student Affairs

Changing Academic Status

Refer to the Graduate School page for making a change in academic status (e.g. resuming studies or changing a major).

Undergraduates in 500- or 800-Level Courses

Any senior with a 3.50 grade-point average may be admitted to 500 or 800-level courses with the consent of the instructor; other seniors with a B average or better may be admitted to graduate courses with the consent of the instructor, the student's academic adviser, and the dean of the Graduate School. Request permission (PDF).

Corrected Grades

Please refer to University Faculty Senate Policy 48-30.

Concurrent Graduate Degree Programs

  • Plan of Study

Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate (IUG) Programs

  • IUG Advising Info Sheet

Transfer of Graduate Credits

Consult the Graduate School website for full information on transfer of graduate credits and then use the appropriate form, below.

  • External Institution
  • PSU Undergraduate Transcript
  • PSU Nondegree Graduate Credits

Faculty and Curricular Policies and Procedures

Category P, Category Q, and Category R Graduate Faculty Membership

Full information, including terminology, criteria, and forms, is available on the Graduate Faculty Membership page.

Teaching by Non-members of the Graduate Faculty

Under special circumstances, on recommendation of the program chairperson and on approval of the dean of the Graduate School, non-graduate faculty members may be approved to teach specific 500-level courses. The request form is available on the Graduate Faculty Membership page.

Graduate Council Curricular Review Process

This comprehensive overview of the Graduate Council curricular review process is intended to elaborate on and clarify the current process for all graduate faculty proposers, college/campus administrators, and staff who are involved in preparing and processing graduate education proposals for curricular review.

  • Graduate Programs Change Request Workflow (PDF)

Post-baccalaureate and Graduate Certificates

  • Bulletin listing template (.docx)

Academic Guidelines and Policies

  • A-1. Management of Special Courses
  • A-2. Final Examination Policy
  • A-3. Obtaining Approval for Simultaneous [Concurrent] Degrees and Multiple Majors [With Sample Form]
  • A-4. Establishment and Management of Centers, Institutes, and Consortia
  • A-5. Moving, Sharing, Acquiring, Offering, and Proposing University or College Majors and Minors at Capital College
  • A-6. Management of First Year Seminar
  • A-7. Administration of the First-Year Seminar Requirement at Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College
  • A-8. Limitations on Registering for More Than 19 Credits per Semester
  • A-9. Hybrid Courses
  • A-10: Online Courses
  • A-11. Graduation Requirements
  • C-1. Selecting the Capital College Faculty Commencement Marshal
  • C-2. Governing Commencement Ceremony Practices at Capital College
  • C-4. Cancellation of Classes Unrelated to Weather
  • C-5. College Operations during Periods of Inclement or Dangerous Weather Conditions or Other Weather-Related Emergencies
  • C-6. Inviting and Receiving Short-Term (Six Months or Less) International Scholars to Penn State Capital College
  • C-7. Academic Integrity Policy - Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College Implementation
  • F-1. Implementation of the HR-40 Extended Review
  • F-2. Summer Compensation for Teaching Faculty
  • F-3. Compensation for Faculty Performing Non-Teaching Duties During Summer Sessions
  • F-4. Governing Overload Compensation for Faculty
  • F-5: Use of the Penn State Global Funds
  • F-6. Internship Compensation during Summer Session
  • F-7. Faculty Consulting Agreements
  • F-8. Capital College Faculty Teaching at Other Penn State Locations
  • F-9. Course Release for Faculty Senate Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and Senate Officers
  • F-10. Processing New Adjunct Faculty (FT2)
  • F-11. Faculty Workload Policy
  • F-12. Academic Policies and Forms for Graduate Programs

    • Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Student Processes
  • F-13. Promotion and Tenure Criteria for Penn State Harrisburg, The Capital College

    • School of Behavioral Sciences and Education: Promotion and Tenure Criteria
    • School of Business Administration: Promotion and Tenure Criteria
    • School of Humanities: Promotion and Tenure Criteria
    • School of Public Affairs: Promotion and Tenure Criteria
    • School of Science, Engineering and Technology: Promotion and Tenure Criteria
  • F-14. Faculty Salary Supplements
  • R-1. Guidelines Governing the Submission, Administration, of Grants and Contracts at Capital College
  • S-1. Submission of Petitions to the University Faculty Senate

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