Flow Chart for Degree-Seeking Students


1. The student submits application to Graduate School for admission to degree program.

2. The student completes departmental admission requirements, if applicable.

3. The student receives a letter of admission from the Graduate School.

A. If conditional admission - All conditions of admission must be met prior to filing the Graduate Degree Plan.

B. If probationary admission - Probationary status must be removed via petition prior to filing the Graduate Degree Plan.

4. The department assigns a faculty adviser.

5. The student meets with adviser for pre-program planning and obtains specific departmental degree requirements.

6. The student files a Graduate Degree Plan at the departmental level prior to the completion of 15 semester hours of course work.

7. The student receives approval of Graduate Degree Plan from the Graduate School.

8. The student applies for graduation by the following dates:

Spring semester - March 10
Summer semester - June 10
Fall semester - October 10

9. The student completes course work.

10. The student completes comprehensive exams, special projects, recitals, performances, etc., if applicable.

11. The student completes thesis or dissertation, if applicable. Must be submitted by the Friday before finals week.

12. All course revalidations, final grades, verification of thesis/dissertation completion, official transcript for transfer work are complete and in the Graduate School by the last day of the student's final semester.