Graduate Academic Policies and Procedures

Sarah Lawrence offers nine distinctive master’s degree programs and three dual degrees in the arts, humanities, and sciences.

During the week of registration, students study the curriculum and discuss proposed programs with their program directors.

Faculty are urged to submit a report to the dean of graduate and professional studies and the specific program director about any student whose attendance is irregular or whose work reflects academic difficulty.

The College encourages students to work closely with their teachers on their writing in their regular conferences.

Students who are having difficulty meeting their academic commitments are monitored by the dean of graduate and professional studies in conjunction with the student’s program director and, in the case of students in five-year programs, the student’s dons.

Students who are having difficulty meeting their academic commitments are monitored by the dean of graduate and professional studies in conjunction with the student’s program director and, in the case of students in five-year programs, the student’s dons.

Consistent attendance for all academic obligations is expected. Students are expected to notify faculty in advance when they must miss a conference appointment or class.