If final copies are found to need corrections, the student's graduation may be delayed at least one semester. All candidates must pass a comprehensive examination covering the major and minor subjects, as well as the research and thesis. This usually is a two-hour oral examination, but the student's advisory committee may require a written examination. Members of the Graduate Faculty not on the advisory committee may attend any oral examination as visitors. The major professor will schedule the oral examination not later than the deadline indicated in the Graduate School Calendar.
Successful completion requires the unanimous support of all members of the advisory committee.
If a student fails the examination, one reexamination may be given on recommendation of the advisory committee and approval by the dean of the Graduate School. Further examinations will be allowed only under exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the Graduate Council. Apply for an assistantship, if pertinent, with the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Consult with the departmental advisor and become oriented to the departmental procedures. Obtain registration materials from the Graduate School and plan schedule of study for the first semester of course work.