Welcome Summary of Timeline for Ph.D. Candidates F irst Semester Initial registration S econd Semester Plan of study, with selected advisory committee, approved and filed by end of second semester. Research Proposal approved and filed by end of second semester. P reliminary Examination Schedule the written preliminary exam by working with the Graduate Student Council and the departmental secretary well in advance of the preferred date. After successful completion of written preliminary exam, request oral examination by having major advisor file request at Graduate School at least two weeks before intended examination date and by student meeting with graduate office to verify that all requirements have been met. At least one academic semester must elapse between the preliminary examination and the final examination.
All course work on plan of study completed and incomplete grades cleared.
Complete draft of dissertation with approval of major advisor. Visit all committee members to select appropriate time for final examination. Request final examination by having major advisor file request at Graduate School at least two weeks before intended examination date and by student meeting with graduate office to verify that all requirements have been met. Provide draft of dissertation to each committee member at least seven days prior to examination. Following successful examination, correct dissertation with suggestions of committee, have all committee members sign thesis approval form, submit draft of thesis to Graduate School, and schedule final seminar.