Graduate Program Timeline Checklist
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First Year
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FALL
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Arrive in August, participate in orientation and TA Training |
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Study for and take proficiency exams, see "General Requirements" tab |
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Register for courses, take Chem8999 this semester and the next 3 semesters |
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Advisor selection process throughout September and October |
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Start doing research after advisor assignment |
SPRING
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Course registration consult with your advisor, you may take CHEM6995 only twice in your studies |
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Second Year
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FALL
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No specific tasks, keep doing research |
SPRING
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Literature Seminar |
Third Year
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FALL
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Research Seminar - schedule with committee |
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Send research report to committee and admin asst at least one week prior to seminar |
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Submit doctoral qualifying examination form to graduate school |
SPRING
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No specific tasks, keep doing research |
Fourth Year
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FALL
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Schedule 4th meeting with committee |
SPRING
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No specific tasks, keep doing research |
Fifth Year
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FALL
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Schedule 5th meeting with committee |
SPRING
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If defending this semester, apply for graduation on checkmarq by deadline on the academic calendar |
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Submit dissertation outline to graduate school by deadline on the academic calendar |
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Send dissertation to committee members one month before defense |
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Dissertation Defense |
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Submission of Defense |