Student Responsibilities
- Contact a potential graduate faculty member within the department.
- Apply to the program within the University deadlines.
- Coordinate with the mentor to set up graduate committee meetings.
- Check the student account for registration and billing information.
- Register and pay fees & tuition by deadlines.
- Ask questions as they come up.
- Ensure that paperwork is taken care of.
- Ultimately, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all aspects of their degree program have been met.
Faculty Mentor’s Responsibilities
- Give guidance in regards to appropriate degree program, degree plan, and graduate committee.
- Meet with the student regularly to give one-on-one guidance and discuss expectations.
- A written letter of offer, including expectations and funding information.
- Notify departmental staff of pending application.
Degree Plan Submission
- MS students must submit by the end of their second semester.
- PhD students must submit by the end of their fourth semester.
- It is best to work out a degree plan as soon as you have been accepted.
- Changes can always be made to a degree plan if needed.
Evaluation Process
- Evaluations will now be performed for all graduate students every year beginning Fall 2012
- There will also be a roadmap in the form of a check-off list to help guide graduate students to program completion
