Meet individually with committee members to discuss their expectations. Pass the QE on the first try. The Graduate School declares that you are now a doctoral candidate. All degree requirements for the doctorate must be completed within five years following the semester or summer session in which the candidate successfully completes the qualifying examination. Involvement of other committee members, during this phase, is at the judgement of your Major Professor.
Committee approves the proposal.
EPE 769 for two consecutive semesters of nine hours each. Thereafter, registration for EPE 769-0 hours will be handled by department and Graduate School until graduation. Apply to The Graduate School for the degree early in the semester of the defense. At least one month prior to the defense , The Graduate School must be notified by the DGS office. You are responsible for letting the DGS know in time.