Research Milestone for PhD Students (with MSc Degree)
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Timeline for Expected Normal Progression |
Full-Time Students |
Part-Time Students |
1 |
Research Project Allocation and Advisor Appointment |
By end of the 1st semester of study. |
By end of the 2nd semester of study. |
2 |
Forming the Research Supervisory Committee (RSC) |
Latest by end of semester prior to RPE exam. |
Latest by end of semester prior to RPE exam. |
3 |
Registration for Dissertation |
Normally, in semester immediately following research project allocation. Dissertation registration is required every semester (including Summer) until final defense. |
Normally, in semester immediately following research project allocation. Dissertation registration is required every semester until final defense. |
4 |
Dissertation Progress Review |
Progress review meeting required by advisor(s) every semester prior to RPE exam. |
Progress review meeting required by advisor(s) every semester prior to RPE exam. |
5 |
Written Qualifying Exam (WQE) |
By end of the 2nd semester of study for College of Engineering.
By end of the 3rd semester of study for College of Science. |
By end of the 4th semester of study. |
6 |
Research Proposal Exam (RPE) |
By end of the 4th semester of study. |
By end of the 6th semester of study. |
7 |
Dissertation Progress Report (DPR) |
By end of each semester following successfully passing RPE. Oral presentation to all the RSC members required one year after successful completion of RPE. |
By end of each semester following successfully passing RPE. Oral presentation to all the RSC members required annually for two years after successful completion of RPE. |
8 |
Submit “Intent to Graduate” form via Banner |
By end of 7th semester of study. |
By end of the 11th semester of study. |
9 |
Submit “Intent to Submit PhD Dissertation for Examination” form |
By end of 7th semester of study. |
By end of the 11th semester of study. |
10 |
Dissertation Defense and Final Submission |
During the 8th semester of study, according to published Graduation Timeline. |
During the 12th semester of study, according to published Graduation Timeline. |