Students who do not defend the thesis successfully or have not completed the thesis during the semester in which they are registered for Master's Thesis II (CORE-GG 2403) are required to register for Thesis Advisement each semester (including the summer, for students graduating in September) until the thesis is defended. Credits earned through Thesis Advisement are not included in the 40-credit requirement for the master's degree. The special tuition rate for Thesis Advisement is $400.00 plus a non-refundable registration and services fee.