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.

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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