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Sufficiency CDR

Directions for Completion of this Form

• Download the PDF file below. Type information into the PDF form, print it and have your advisor complete the remainder. This form will be used to compile part of WPI's permanent record of project activity.
• Complete all the information completely and accurately. Errors will cause delays in recording completion of project work.

Specific Dirctions by Item

1. Use the proper Sufficiency Topic Code:
   AR 5100 - Art
   E1 5101 - Drama/Theater
   E2 5400 - Literature (American)
   E3 5401 - Literature (English)
   E4 5402 - Literature (Contemporary)
   E5 5403 - Communications
   GN 5700 - German
   GS 5800 - Global Studies
   HA 5200 - History (American)
   HE 5201 - History (European)
   HS 5202 - History (Sci. & Tech)
   HU 5300 - Humanities (Interrelated)
   MU 5102 - Music
   PY 5500 - Philosophy
   RE 5600 - Religion, Social Ethics & Bioethics
   SP 5701 - Spanish
   
2. Sufficiency Topic Code/Project Advisor Code/Sequence Number
   Please refer to Project Registration Form for correct coding.
3. Term & Units
   Term & Unit of credit: As registered by the student. Credit awarded toward a Sufficiency cannot exceed 1/3 unit.
4. Sufficiency Title
   Please complete as it is to appear on the transcript.
   Limit = 48 characters.
5. Abstract
   The Abstract must be typed into the space provided, as it will be transferred to the permanent transcript. The abstract should describe the project's objective, the methods used to study the topic, and a brief statement of conclusions. (A draft of the abstract should be submitted to the advisor of record prior to completing this form.)
   Limit = 80 words.
6. Grade Modes
   -N- = A/B/C
   -C- = AD/AC
   Any questions regarding a student's specific grade mode should be referred to the Office of the Registrar at extension 5211.
7. Advisor Signature
   The advisor of record should sign on the appropriate line(s), provided, grade the final project and award the appropriate terms of work and credit.
8. Deadlines
   In order for a Sufficiency to be recorded, the following rules apply:
   
   • The student must be registered for a minimum of 1/6 unit of the same activity for the term in which the CDR is submitted.
   • Final project and CDR must be received in the Registrar's Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day after the start of the next term.

NOTE: Deadlines will vary for degree candidates.
Please refer to the current undergraduate operational catalog for graduation candidacy deadline.

Download CDR Form (PDF)

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Last modified: April 08, 2009 11:10:43