Cal State Long Beach students with 140 units already completed were notified that they must file for graduation in order to make room for newer students.
Students must file to graduate either in the Spring or summer 2010 graduation. This gives no more room for students to be flexible with their schedules. The worst part about it is that if students do not file for graduation, a hold will be placed which will prevent them from registering for upcoming semesters.
Lynn Mahoney, associate vice president for undergraduate studies, stated that there would be some exceptions for those in a "very compelling circumstance." Students would have to follow a certain process and wait for a committee to review the forms students have to fill out.
The Daily 49er reported that there are 1,420 seniors who have completed more than 140 units and half of them have already filed for graduation. The point of this is to make room for those entering CSULB in hopes of getting their first degree. It is not known how long this policy will last although Mahoney stated that its expected to last as long as the "CSU continues to experience unprecedented budget and enrollment changes."
In the meanwhile those who are on their way to 140 units are told to make up their minds and not waste any time. Space is limited now more than ever and CSULB students now have to conform to these changes.
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