Academic Policies
- Can I transfer credits from another institution into a UW–Madison Professional Degrees and Certificates program?
- Do professional or noncredit certificates appear on an official transcript?
- Is there a time limit to finish a capstone certificate or master’s program?
- What happens if I need to take a leave of absence from my program?
Is there a time limit to finish a capstone certificate or master’s program?
Yes. Many programs have a time limit (often 3–5 years for certificates and 5–7 years for master’s degrees). Check your program page for specifics: https://pdc.wisc.edu/explore-programs/