(a) In this section, “degree plan” means a statement of the course of study requirements that an undergraduate student enrolled in a public higher education institution must complete to graduate from the institution.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, each undergraduate student enrolled in a public senior higher education institution shall file a degree plan with the institution as soon as practicable but not later than by the completion of 45 credit hours of course work.
(c) Each undergraduate student who transfers to a public senior higher education institution with at least 45 credit hours of course work shall file a degree plan with the institution during the student’s first semester at the institution.
(d) Each degree–seeking undergraduate student enrolled at a community college shall file a degree plan with the institution on entering the institution.
(e) A degree plan filed under this section shall:
(1) (i) Be developed in consultation with an academic advisor in the student’s degree program; or
(ii) If an academic advisor is not available in the student’s degree program, any academic advisor at the institution; and
(2) Follow a pathway to a degree as required under § 15–115 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Title 15 - Public Institutions of Higher Education
Subtitle 1 - General Provisions
Section 15-101 - Admission Standards
Section 15-102 - Payments by Credit Card
Section 15-103 - Access to Military Recruiters
Section 15-104 - Use of Endowment Funds, Gifts, Donations, etc.; Fundraising; Foundations
Section 15-105 - Transfer of Personnel Positions
Section 15-106 - Waiver of Tuition and Room and Board
Section 15-106.1 - Tuition Exemption for Foster Care Recipients or Unaccompanied Homeless Youths
Section 15-106.2 - Waiver of Residency Requirement for Public School Teacher
Section 15-106.3 - National Guard Students
Section 15-106.5 - Tuition Increase Prohibited for 2006 Academic Year
Section 15-106.6 - Higher Education Investment Fund
Section 15-107 - Promotion of Economic Interests Through Arrangements With Private Sector
Section 15-108 - Employee Leave Time
Section 15-110 - Printing of Social Security Number
Section 15-111 - Credit Card Marketing and Merchandising Conducted at Higher Education Institutions
Section 15-112 - Sale of College Textbooks
Section 15-113 - Development and Adoption of Guidelines and Policies
Section 15-115 - Pathway Systems to Graduation
Section 15-116 - Financial Aid Dedicated to Community College Transfer Students
Section 15-117 - Standard Number of Credits for Degrees
Section 15-119 - Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Press in School-Sponsored Media
Section 15-120 - Registration of Individuals With Unpaid Balance on Student Account
Section 15-121 - Restrictions on Reduction of Financial Aid
Section 15-122 - Instruction in Substance Use Disorders, Effective Treatment, and Pain Management
Section 15-123 - Active Shooter Drill Requirement
Section 15-124 - Priority Course Registration for Eligible Service Member
Section 15-127 - Tuition, Payment, and Fees
Section 15-128 - Annual Appropriations in Budget -- Allocations to Institutions -- Uses
Section 15-132 - Information Provided on Student Identification Cards