This usually is a two-hour oral examination, but the student's advisory committee also may require a written examination. An announcement of the final examination must be made to all SFWS faculty and graduate students at least one week prior to the examination. Typically, SFWS faculty and graduate students are invited to attend the first part. However, only Committee members may participate in questioning of the candidate. The oral examination will be scheduled no 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 re-examination may be given on the 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. The quarter before you plan to graduate, you must complete a graduation check by the Graduate School. It is the student's responsibility to complete all University requirements regarding the thesis. This includes writing, typing, copying, corrections, obtaining appropriate signatures, and binding.