Qualifying, comprehensive, and final examinations are required. Space available for conducting sponsored research includes a total of 24 laboratories ranging in size from 300 to over 900 square feet. Also included are research support areas, including a darkroom, an autoclave and media preparations room, and a gas cylinder storage area. These charges may be deferred in the regular semesters through payroll deductions. The departments make the decisions regarding the awarding of these assistantships, and the duties and work periods assigned.
Assistance also is available through hourly employment and loans.
Some fellowships awarded outstanding applicants come from a variety of alumni, foundation, governmental, individual or industrial sources and do not require service to the University. The Office of Student Financial Aid coordinates and administers loan assistance available to graduate students. The primary loan program is the Federal Stafford Loan. How to Apply Students with backgrounds in engineering and science are encouraged to apply. Engineering students from ABET accredited programs will have no prerequisite coursework.