They must deliver a public presentation of the dissertation before a panel of examiners, at least two of whom must be faculty from the Department of Computer Science. In conformity with University requirements, two dissertation readers, one of them the research advisor, must submit a referees' letter to the Graduate Board recommending that the dissertation be accepted. Completed dissertations will be bound and submitted to the Milton S. Eisenhower Library. Student Progress Review Students will be reviewed annually by the department faculty and notified by their advisors as to their standing in the program. Financial Aid Financial aid is available for candidates of high promise.
Fellowships provide a student with a stipend plus tuition.
Teaching assistantships normally consist of tuition plus a stipend commensurate with the teaching or grading duties assigned. Research assistantships are available on sponsored research projects directed by members of the faculty.