Graduation Timeline :

Annually:

1. Attend annual fall retreat and present a poster
2. Present a student research seminar. Advisor and committee members must be in attendance
3. Meet with advisor and committee members for an annual review meeting.  Usually done after the seminar
4. Complete annual student progress report by student and advisor
5. Participate in MCSB recruiting activities
6. Attend one regular departmental seminar series
7. Participate in ongoing journal club

Year II:
Fall/Spring Semesters

1. Complete 1st TA assignment
2. One elective course per semester completes required course work
3. Choose a committee
   
   Spring Semester
4. Present student research seminar
5. Meet with committee members
6. Submit annual student progress report
7. Preliminary written exam
8. Preliminary oral exam

Year III:
Fall/Spring Semesters

1. Present student research seminar
2. Meet with committee members
3. Submit annual student progress report
4. Complete 2nd TA assignment

Year IV:
Fall Semester

1. Present student research seminar
   • Meet with committee members
   • Submit annual student progress report

Graduation Year:
Fall Semester

1. Student prepares for final oral exam.
   • Submit thesis to readers at least 2 weeks before final exam.