| PURPOSE |
FORM/APPLICATIONS |
DEADLINE/COMMENTS |
|
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
|
Domestic Application |
At least 3-6 weeks before beginning of entering semester, check with department for
specific deadline, if any |
| International Application |
At least 4 months before beginning of entering semester—check with department for
specific deadline, if any |
| Departmental Application |
Check with department if one is required and when |
| Graduate Non-Degree Agreement |
Must be filed by all non-degree students |
| Readmission Application |
Before registration following any fall or spring semester not enrolled |
| Change of Status Form |
To apply to a different program for a new major or from master’s to specialist or
doctoral program |
|
COMPETITIVE AWARDS/FELLOWSHIPS
|
Nomination Form |
See individual award announcements |
| Self-application Form |
See individual award announcements |
|
GRADES
|
Late Drop/Withdrawal |
See College Director of Graduate Studies |
| Grade Appeal |
Within 30 class days (M-F) of end of semester in which grade was received |
|
COURSE CREDITS
|
Credit by Exam/Validation |
See Section 2 of Graduate Bulletin for details |
| Transfer Credit Evaluation |
By end of second semester of enrollment |
|
DEGREE CANDIDACY
|
Comprehensive Exam Results |
Immediately after exam; check with department for dates offered |
| Master’s Candidacy Form |
Before beginning work on thesis or by date on graduation calendar |
| Doctoral Candidacy Form |
Submitted after comprehensive examination has been taken and passed |
| Certificate Program Candidacy Form |
Submitted at beginning of last semester of coursework; check graduation calendar |
| Course Substitution Form |
Attached to candidacy form |
|
THESIS/DISSERTATION
|
Faculty Advisory Committee |
As soon as committee is formed |
| Proposal (Prospectus) Defense |
Immediately upon approval |
| Human Subjects Approval |
Before beginning any research; submit with proposal defense form |
| Defense |
Immediately after scheduled defense |
|
GRADUATION
|
Intent to Graduate card |
See graduation calendar in Bulletin or online |
Candidacy Form
(See Candidacy Section above) |
See graduation calendar in Bulletin or online if not writing thesis; otherwise submit
before beginning thesis/dissertation |
| Cap and Gown Order Form |
Submit online to Graduate School one month before graduation, see graduation calendar
for deadline |
| Diploma Mailing Card |
Submit online to Graduate School; check graduation calendar for deadline.
|
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