Master's Progress to Degree
Admission and enrollment in Master’s Degree program
       
In the first 12 months after enrollment, a program of study (POS) should be completed, signed, and forwarded to the Graduate School for final approval.
If needed, a program adjustment form is filed to approve changes to the original POS.
       
Within fifteen days after the start of the final term of study, submit application for graduation to the Graduate School.
Submit draft of thesis to advisor and to thesis committee.
Satisfactory completion of Comprehensive examination and any language/methods  requirements of program.
       
Not later than five weeks before graduation, submit thesis draft via the ETD process to the Graduate School for preliminary format check.
Complete thesis defense. Final changes to thesis required by the committee and the Graduate School are made by student.
Thesis Signature and Approval form signed by the committee is submitted to the Graduate School in hard copy.
       
Not later than 20 days before graduation, a final approved thesis is submitted via the ETD process.
       
Graduation!