General Frequently Asked Questions

Graduate Degrees Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I have finished my graduate degree. How do I upgrade?

A. In order to upgrade your TQS category based on the completion of an acceptable graduate degree, you must submit an application form along with proof of public school employment and an official transcript from the university indicating completion of your graduate degree.

If a transcript with a degree statement is not yet available, we will accept an official transcript showing all course credit for your graduate degree is complete and an official letter from the university indicating that you have met all your degree requirements, the date your requirements were met, and the date your degree will be awarded.

Q. I have a graduate degree. Why am I not TQS category six?

A. A graduate degree does not equate to category six (6). Please see TQS Regulation 2.01 for the special requirements for each TQS category.

Q. How can I find out if the graduate degree I want to take is acceptable for TQS categorization purposes?

A. Please submit (via mail or fax) a request to have the program you have selected approved.  You should include your full legal name and current home mailing address in addition to the name of the institution, an outline of the program including the number of credits required, and brief course/project descriptive information.  The TQS will advise you in writing of the status of the degree you have selected.

Q. What are the guidelines for graduate degree approval?

A. TQS Policy 5 sets out the requirements of an acceptable graduate degree.  Please see the policy section of this web site.

Q. Does the TQS have a list of approved graduate degrees?

A. The TQS does not maintain a list of approved graduate degrees.  The administrative overhead for maintaining a list of thousands of acceptable programs from all over the world is too great.  Also, the status of programs is continuously changing as new information comes to light.  We are able to research individual requests regarding programs.

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