Students pursuing a master’s degree should submit a degree plan during their second long semester (Spring or Fall), and doctoral students should submit a degree plan during their third long semester. Registration for the third semester (for master’s students) or fourth semester (for doctoral students) will not be allowed until a degree plan has been approved by the student’s committee.
2. Can I make changes to my degree plan after it is approved?
Yes, you can change committee members and/or courses by submitting an electronic Longform petition through the Document Processing Submission System. The petition will require approval from your committee, the department head, and the Graduate and Professional School.
3. Can I change my degree status once I’m admitted?
Yes, you can change your status by submitting an electronic MDD petition through the Document Processing Submission System. The petition will require approval from the department head and the Graduate and Professional School.
4. How many members should I select for my Advisory Committee?
M.S. committees must consist of at least three members: two from within the Department and one from an outside department. Your Advisor should be selected as your Committee Chair.
Ph.D. committees must consist of at least four members: three from within the Department and one from an outside department. Your Advisor should be selected as your Committee Chair. The Committee must include at least one theorist and one experimentalist, except for Astronomy students.
