Key Steps, Deadlines, and Forms
Plan I = thesis | Plan II = no thesis, extra courses
| Plan | Action | Deadline | Signatures | Copies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I+II | Complete graduate advising with advisors | for registration every semester | advisor, advising comm | D*** |
| I+II | Complete add/drop of classes | consult advisor every semester | grad, advisor | D |
| I | Choose research advisor | by 2nd semester | ||
| I+II | If in PhD program, email grad school* | 1st week of graduating sem | ||
| I+II | Submit request for transfer of graduate credit | (date) | none | GS, D |
| I | Appoint/change master’s thesis committee | by 3rd semester | comm, chair | GS, D |
| I+II | Submit application for degree (through myBama**) | 1st week of graduating sem (date) | chair | 2GS, D |
| I | Schedule thesis defense | >8 weeks before grad | ||
| I | Submit thesis to dept comm | 2 weeks before thesis defense | ||
| I | Submit announcement of thesis defense | 2 weeks before thesis defense | none | GS, D |
| I | Complete thesis defense (approval form) | >6 weeks before grad | committee | GS, D |
| I | Submit Electronic Thesis acceptance form | after thesis defense | comm, chair | 3GS, D |
| I | Submit approved thesis to grad school,
see submission process and preparation manual |
6 weeks before grad (date) | GS | |
| II | Take comprehensive exam (approval form) NOTE: can count as Prelim |
>2 weeks before grad (date) | committee | GS, D |
NOTES
*Email Eric Harris (eharris@ua.edu) at Grad School that you are picking up MS degree on the way to PhD; this will allow next step to be available.
**After notifying Grad School that you are picking up MS on the way to PhD, apply for MS degree through myBama: myBama > Student tab > Student Services > Student Records > Apply to Graduate.
***D = department; GS = Graduate School