Subscribe to the Graduate College Calendar to be more aware of deadlines. Follow the steps and checklist below to stay on track during your graduate program.

MS Steps

1. Form committee, meet
2. Submit plan of study - 2nd semester
3. Thesis proposal
4. Submit revised plan of study
5. Submit application to graduate
6. Defense

PhD Steps

1. Form committee, meet
2. Submit plan of study - 2nd semester
3. Dissertation proposal
4. Qualifying Exams
5. Admission to Candidacy
6. Submit revised plan of study
7. Submit application to graduate
8. Defense

Program Checklist

Semester 1

• 90-d interview with Graduate Coordinator
• Establish committee
• Committee meeting

Semester 2

• File plan of study
• Annual review with your major advisor
• Submit form to Graduate Coordinator

Semester 3

• File updated plan of study
• Committee meeting

Semester 4

• File intent to graduate form
• Exit interview with Graduate Coordinator