Much of the clerical work required to graduate should occur within the term prior to the proposed term of graduation. Ideally, students will identify a thesis director, arrange for an MA Committee to read the thesis and administer exams, and apply for graduation before the proposed term of graduation. 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 identifies a portfolio director who will chair the portfolio and exam committees.
Absolute deadline is within the first week of proposed term of graduation.
Student and advisor create MS Committee to approve portfolio and administer written and oral exams. Normally, the thesis advisor will chair the MS Committee and direct both the thesis and exams. Student enrolls in at least one graduate credit in the proposed term of graduation. Student submits copies of portfolio to MS 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.