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If an applicant wants to change the term (semester) they applied for, they will need to complete a new application.  This does not apply to part-of-term changes, such as changing from Spring 1 to Spring 2, but it does apply to changes from one term to another.* Applicants who currently have an application in process (not yet accepted) will be required to complete a new application and also pay an additional application fee.  Therefore, it is important that applicants be confident with when they plan on starting. Students who have been accepted will be required to submit a new application to change their term but will not need to pay another application fee.  These students must work in coordination with Admissions to let them know their intentions so Admissions can waive the application fee for the second application.  This will only be allowed one time – any subsequent term changes made by the student will require a new application and another application fee. *Students who need to change their start date within the same term they applied for (such as changing from 2024 Spring 1 to 2024 Spring 2) must reach out to Admissions to request that change.

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ULM currently uses LiveText, a web-based subscription platform that students typically use to submit one project or assignment per online course. Students must pay for this subscription when they sign up for the portfolio; the price breakdown is below:

• Standard: $115 – Five-year accounts (graduate programs)
• Standard with FEM: $133 – Five-year accounts (undergraduate programs)
• Renewal for one year: $30

Internship courses need to be completed during the fall and spring terms.

Field hours can be completed at the student's current school. If the student chooses to complete hours at a different location, they must sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the school-based mentor.

Students are given the option to write a dissertation or three research articles, and they must make their decision before the comprehensive exam.

The candidate discusses dissertation options with their major professor before comprehensive exams to arrive at a decision. There will be no differentiation based on dissertation options.

Students who choose either option are required to use a traditional dissertation defense.