The maximum period of time for which the provisions of any Catalog may be considered valid is seven years. Students who began a degree program seven or more years prior to the date of their anticipated graduation must consult their academic dean to determine which Catalog must be followed.
The University will make a reasonable effort to honor the requirements in the student's Catalog Year. However, because courses and Programs of Study are sometimes changed, the university shall make the final determination of whether or not degree requirements are satisfied.
Catalog Year for degree-seeking students
Degree-seeking students (new and transfer students) must adhere to the requirements for an undergraduate degree based on the University Catalog at the time of acceptance/entry into the University. Students withdrawn from the University will be readmitted under a new catalog year.
Catalog Year for transfer students with a Maryland Community College Transfer Associate Degree
Degree-seeking transfer students who have completed a Maryland Community College Transfer Associate Degree may use the University Catalog in effect at the time of their first entry into an approved Maryland Community College. The transfer to NDMU must be made within three years of their first entry into the community college and provided enrollment has not been interrupted for two or more consecutive regular semesters not including summer sessions.
Catalog Year – Changing Catalog Year
NDMU students may only change catalog year by filing a Waiver of Policy/Requirement form with the approval of the Dean of their School.