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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 Session, 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/dissertation, if applicable. Must be submitted by the Friday before Finals Week.
  12. _____ All course revalidations, final grades, verification of thesis completion, official transcript for transfer work are complete and in the Graduate School by the last day of the student's final semester.