1. (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.
2. (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.
3. (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.
4. (d) Each degree-seeking undergraduate student enrolled at a community college shall file a degree plan with the institution on entering the institution.

5. (e) A degree plan filed under this section shall:

   1. (1) Be developed in consultation with:

      1. (i) An academic advisor in the student's degree program; or
      2. (ii) If an academic advisor is not available in the student's degree program, any academic advisor at the institution; and
   2. (2) Follow a pathway to a degree as required under § 15-115 of this subtitle.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 533, § 1, eff. July 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2013, c. 43, § 5; Acts 2024, c. 382, § 1, eff. April 25, 2024.