Texas A&M University Graduate Catalog

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• Appendices

Degree Information

The Degree of Doctor of Engineering

Residence

Students who enter the DEng program with baccalaureate degrees must spend two academic years in resident study. Students who hold master's degrees when they enter the program must spend one academic year in resident study. In this context, an academic year is defined as two regular semesters, two 10-week summer semesters or a regular semester and a 10-week summer semester. To satisfy the residence requirement, the student must complete a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester or 10-week summer semester for the required period.