Completing your degree is as easy as one, two, three. Just follow the steps on the left. (Click here for .pdf version)

1

Meet with departmental graduate advisor to plan course of study for first semester.

When: Before first semester registration.
Approved by: Graduate Advisor

2

Establish advisory committee.
Submit a degree plan.

When: BEFORE THE END OF THE SECOND SEMESTER

Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS.

3

Complete course work detailed on degree plan and ELP requirements (if applicable).

When: Before preliminary exam preliminary exam.

4

Submit checklist and the Report of the Preliminary Exam.

When: Must be received by OGS 10 working days after exam date and at least 14 weeks prior to the final defense date.
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS.

5

Submit proposal for dissertation or record of study.

When: No later than 14 weeks before the final defense date.
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS.

6

Complete residence requirement.

When: Before submitting request to schedule final oral examination.
Approved by: OGS

7

Apply for degree.
Pay graduation fee.

When: During the first week of the final semester: see OGS calendar for deadlines.
Approved by: OGS

8

Submit request for permission to hold and announce final oral examination.

When: Must be received by OGS at least 10 working days before exam date. See OGS calendar for deadlines.
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS

9

Upload one approved copy of the dissertation or record of study as a single pdf file (http://thesis.tamu.edu) and submit signed approval page to the Thesis Office.

When: See OGS calendar for deadlines.
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS

10

Graduation; arrange for cap and gown.

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Note: You must be continuously registered until all degree requirements have been met.