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. Student submits copies of thesis to MA Committee no later than 14 days prior to the oral exam. Student takes written and oral exams no later than the sixth week of the proposed term of graduation. Student and thesis director work together to organize the MA Committee and meet this deadline.