Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programs 

 

PhD Graduation Checklist / Paperwork Flow Chart 

This information sheet lists required paperwork and timing only, from the student’s viewpoint.

Student Name: ___________________

 

Date Requirement

When

 

Advisor Assignment Form (Dept)

1st semester (preferably)

 

Qualifying Exam Area: Engineering Math

2nd semester

  Qualifying Exam Area: 2nd semester
  Qualifying Exam Area: 2nd semester
Qualifying Exam Area: 2nd semester
  Appointment of Dissertation Committee

The same semester student passes Qualifying Exam, or shortly thereafter

Announcement of Comprehensive Exam 3 weeks prior to Exam
  Comprehensive Exam Within a 1-year period after passing the Qualifying Exam
Advancement to Candidacy Form (OGS) Submitted with report of Comprehensive Exam
  Report of Comprehensive Exam (OGS) To OGS within a 2-week period after the Exam
  Announcement of Dissertation Defense 3 weeks prior to Defense
  Intent to Graduate 12/10 (spring graduation), 5/10 (summer), 7/25 (fall)
  Report of Defense w/g sheets (OGS) To OGS within a 2-week period after Defense

DEADLINES: Complete all degree requirements (including defense) and make all necessary revisions to the manuscript; then, have it accepted by OGS (including Information Cover Sheet and Certificate of Final Form) by the following dates:

Spring Graduation - April 15

Summer Graduation - July 15

Fall Graduation - November 15

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Please see the following section of ME Graduate Policy Manual for further information:

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Date modified: Dec. 3, 2007