The faculty meets separately and assigns each student their faculty research adviser, taking into account the students' choices and the interests of the department as a whole. The department will consider changing an adviser upon written request from the student. During the second quarter in residence, students should arrange an appointment as early as possible with their faculty research adviser to plan the proposed program of study towards the Ph.D. degree. Continuing students are required to confer with their research adviser during the time of enrollment each quarter so that progress can be assessed and the study list approved. Based on the quarterly transcripts, student records are reviewed at the end of each quarter by the departmental graduate adviser and associate dean for Student Affairs.
Special attention is given if students are admitted provisionally, or if they are on probation.
If their progress is unsatisfactory, students are informed of this in writing by the associate dean for Academic and Student Affairs. In particular, advice should be sought on advancement to candidacy, on the procedures for taking Ph.D. examinations, and on the use of the filing fee. Major Fields or Subdisciplines Consult the department. Foreign Language Requirement None. Two additional courses must be taken from those offered by the Chemical Engineering Department.