In the final term, students will submit the thesis, sit the written and oral exams, and submit a final, approved copy of the thesis to the Office of Graduate Studies. Students and advisors should try to complete the following steps in order. Student satisfies the foreign language requirement. Student identifies a thesis director who will chair the thesis and exam committees. Student signs up for eight thesis credit hours, normally spread over the final two terms of the student s residency.
Absolute deadline is within the first week of proposed term of graduation.
Student and advisor create MA Committee to approve thesis and administer written and oral exams. Normally, the thesis advisor will chair the MA committee and direct both the thesis and exams. Absolute deadline is in the first week of the proposed term of graduation. Student enrolls in at least one graduate credit in the proposed term of graduation. Student consults Graduate Office regarding thesis approval e.g., formatting, paper requirements, and deadlines.