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Summary of
Timeline for
Ph.D. Candidates
First Semester
Second Semester
- Plan of study, with selected advisory committee, approved and
filed by end of second semester.
- Research Proposal approved and filed by end of
second semester.
Preliminary Examination
- Schedule the written preliminary exam by working with the
Graduate Student Council and the departmental secretary well in advance of
the preferred date.
- After successful completion of written preliminary exam, request
oral examination by having major advisor file request at Graduate School
at least two weeks before intended examination date and by student
meeting with graduate office to verify that all requirements have been
met.
- At least one academic semester must elapse
between the preliminary examination and the final examination.
Additional requirement for BS to PhD option
- Candidate must submit a manuscript to a refereed scientific journal no later than the end of the fifth semester of the
graduate program.
Final Semester
- All course work on plan of study completed and incomplete grades
cleared.
- Complete draft of dissertation with approval of major advisor.
- Visit all committee members to select appropriate time for final
examination.
- Request final examination by having major advisor file request
at Graduate School at least two weeks before intended examination date
and by student meeting with graduate office to verify that all
requirements have been met.
- Provide draft of dissertation to each committee member at least
seven days prior to examination. Following successful examination,
correct dissertation with suggestions of committee, have all committee
members sign thesis approval form, submit draft of thesis to Graduate
School, and schedule final seminar.
- Follow Graduate School guidelines after receiving final approval
of thesis from Dean of Graduate Studies.
- Attend commencement to receive the Ph.D.
degree. (Optional)
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