All matters relating to the proper running of the graduate programs are decided by the Department of Computer Science Graduate Study Committee, which comprises the academic advisers and three senior graduate students. A useful Graduate College publication is the Handbook for Graduate Students. It is distributed to all new graduate students, but extra copies are usually available for viewing in the Academic Office. In addition, a catalog of courses and a bulletin on graduate programs can be purchased in campus bookstores.
Every graduate student is assigned an academic adviser on entry to the department.
The student should see this adviser for all matters relating to the academic program, including course selection, research activities, and identification of a thesis adviser and topic. Around the middle of each Fall and Spring semester, computerized registration for the following semester beings. Before registering, students should make appointments to discuss the following semester's work with their advisers. Students are responsible for contacting their advisers when required, and not vice versa. Courses Until the coursework requirements of the program are met, students must register for a course load that is commensurate with their level of employment.