Milestones
Required paperwork and forms to complete and document graduate milestones can be found on this page. Be sure to consult the Graduate School Calendar for deadlines.
Plan of Study
To be completed by the end of the first year, or before registering beyond 18 credit hours.
PhD Plan of Study (revised March 2024)
(These forms should be completed and signed by the advising committee and then submitted to Sonya Mills; NOTE: There is not a separate "cover sheet" for the plan of study.)
Comprehensive Exam/Special Project
Comprehensive Exam Policy and Procedures
Comprehensive Exam Results Form (eTrieve form)
(NOTE: MA students completing a special project submit a comprehensive exam results
form.)
Thesis/Dissertation
Departmental Prospectus and Dissertation Guidelines
Thesis/Dissertation Committee Appointment Form
(This form should be completed and signed as soon as the committee is formed; the
completed form with committee members' signatures should be emailed to Sonya Mills.)
Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Defense Form
(This form should be completed and signed after the proposal is defended; the completed
form with committee members' signatures should be emailed to Sonya Mills.)
Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide
Thesis/Dissertation Final Defense Results Form (eTrieve form)
Graduation
Graduation Information from the Graduate School
Graduate School Forms
Complete List of Graduate School Forms
Other Departmental Forms
Program Assessment Forms (for Faculty)