Second Year As noted in the description of the First Year, by the second year, and from there on out, students are responsible for registering themselves on time each semester (fall, spring, and summer). Be aware of deadlines, and be sure to get advisement or course-specific permissions on time to register. Review the Departmental Requirements and typical program of study to ensure that you stay on track and register for appropriate courses each semester. PhD Program: 1. Follow instructions for preparing and submitting your prospectus by the end of September. 2. During spring semester, follow instructions for undertaking your Preliminary Exams (Prelims). Upon successful completion of the Prelims, you should also file forms for Advancement to Candidacy. 3. During spring semester you will need to file your program of study. The program of study should be outlined after consultation with your advisor and with input from the committee. See the Program of Study Rules and form and a typical series of coursework in the program. 4. If you have not done so already, be sure to discuss with your advisor a plan for when you will fulfill the Teaching Requirement. Masters Program: 1. MS students should schedule a committee meeting in the Fall of their second year. Students should file a committee meeting form and a CV at this time. 2. By the end of Fall semester second year, in MS students should submit a program of study to the graduate school. The program of study should be outlined after consultation with your advisor and with input from the committee. See the Program of Study Rules and form and a typical series of coursework in the program. 3. If you have not done so already, be sure to discuss with your advisor a plan for when you will fulfill the Teaching Requirement.
