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Completing your degree is as easy as one, two, three. Just
follow the steps on the left.
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1 |
Meet with
departmental graduate advisor to plan course of study for first
semester. |
When:
Before first semester registration.
Approved by: Graduate Advisor |
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2 |
Establish
advisory committee.
Submit a
degree
plan to OGS. |
When:
BEFORE THE END OF THE SECOND SEMESTER
Approved by: Advisory committee, department
head and OGS. |
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3 |
If
thesis is required (Master of Science only), submit
thesis proposal. Your Thesis must be turned into the
Thesis Office at http://thesis.tamu.edu |
When:
Prior to final exam and at least 14 weeks before graduation.
Approved by:
Advisory committee department head and OGS |
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4 |
Apply for
a degree;
pay graduation fee. |
When:
During the first week of final semester; see
OGS calendar. |
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5 |
Check to be
sure degree program and advisory committee are up to date, and
all
ELP
requirements (if applicable) and course work is complete. |
When:
Well before submitting request to schedule final examination.
Approved by: Advisory committee, graduate
adviser, and department head. |
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6 |
Complete
residence requirement. |
When:If
applicable, before or during final semester.
Approved by: OGS |
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7 |
Submit
request for
permission to schedule final examination to OGS. |
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. |
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8 |
If
required, submit either one pdf file OR two approved final
copies of thesis
(Master of Science only), and submit a Research Focus Benefits Form. |
When:
see
OGS calendar for deadlines.
Approved by: Advisory committee, department
head, and OGS. |
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9 |
Graduation;
arrange for cap and gown. |
For more information, contact University Bookstore.
Note: You must be continuously registered until
all degree requirements have been met. |