Summary of Deadlines
| Year | M.S. | Ph.D. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entrance exams Placement Coursework begins Select an advisor (2nd semester) Form a committee (3rd semester) |
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| 1 | Begin Cumes (2nd semester) | |
| 2 | Coursework continues Select a program of study Research Submit thesis Final Oral |
Coursework continues Select a program of study Research Cumes continue |
| 3 | Complete cumes Finish courses Research Oral proposal | |
| 4 | Research | |
| 5 | Submit dissertation Final oral | |