MS Checklist

Before the end of your first semester…

• Appointment of Advisory Committee
• First Committee Meeting
• Submit Advisory Committee form
• Submit Program of Study form

Before the end of your first calendar year...

• Submit the Research Prospectus form

The semester before you plan to graduate…

• Make a graduation check appointment with Graduate Office
• Submit your application for graduation through Athena
• Submit a Recommended Change in Program of Study (if applicable)

Your last semester…

• Submit electronically for format check by deadline issued by the Graduate School
• Schedule your Final Oral Examination and Thesis Defense (if they are to be held separately, you will need to submit a Notice of Examination form for each event)
• Schedule your Exit Interview

(At least) three weeks before your Oral Exam & Thesis Defense…

• Submit the Notice of Examination form – informing the Graduate Programs Office of the details of your Final Oral Examination
• Notify the Graduate Office if you will be attending Warnell graduation