This form is available from the Graduate Secretary. The major professor guides and corrects the thesis research and initial thesis writing. Other committee members are also available for guidance and advice. The major professor may schedule a committee meeting for progress review when research is well underway. The student should become thoroughly familiar with the Graduate School Thesis and Dissertation Guide, and should adhere strictly to the specified format when writing the thesis.
Major professor approves initial draft of thesis.
Student prepares typed draft. Major professor approves typed draft and student submits copies to the Graduate Coordinator for distribution to the committee. The student must schedule the oral with the Graduate Coordinator, but will arrange a time with each of individual committee members. Copies of the thesis must be submitted to the Coordinator at least one week prior to the scheduled oral date. If this is not done, the Graduate Coordinator will cancel the scheduled oral and it must be rescheduled.