At San Jose State University, apparently yes. According to this Mercury News story, the university is encouraging its "super seniors" to graduate to open spots for some freshmen. An excerpt:
A startling new analysis shows that about 1,500 students have perched at senior status for at least three years. Of these, 35 have been enrolled at SJSU for at least a decade. Two particularly scholarly souls have studied for 15 years, each earning about 360 units toward a bachelor's degree -- enough to have graduated three times over. That's how long it takes to become a doctor, then a lawyer, then earn a Ph.D. School officials say they're flattered that students want to stay -- but it's too much of a good thing. "So other people can come, somebody has to leave," urged SJSU Provost Carmen Sigler.
But the article rightly notes that when economies sour and jobs dry up, seniors often find it in their self-interest to spend another year in school getting more skills.
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.
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