The following list presents the milestones and deadlines for M.S. students currently in the CMSC graduate program.
- File the Research Advisor Form: Select a research advisor by the second semester in residence and submit the form by April 15th (for students starting in the Fall semester) or Nov 15 (for students starting in the Spring semester). Part-time students: File the form in the semester (by April 15 or Nov 15) in which the student has completed 15 credits towards the M.S. degree.
- File the CMSC Program of Study Form: By April 15 (for Fall starts) or Nov. 15 (for Spring starts) of the second semester (applies to full-time students). The Program of Study will list all courses taken so far and courses planned through graduation. This form should be signed by the student’s research advisor. This form is different from the Graduate School’s Fulfillment of Course Requirements for Master’s Degree form that is typically filed in the semester you plan to graduate. Please note that satisfactory evidence of research, strong academic performance and positive TA evaluations are some of the prerequisites for continued departmental TA support in the second year. Part-time students: File this form in the semester (by April 15 or Nov 15) in which the student has completed 15 credits towards the M.S. degree.
- Research Abstract: For both the thesis and non-thesis options, submit a 1-page research abstract describing the topic, the problem that is planned to be addressed and the expected methodology of study. This should be filed by Jan. 31st for Spring graduation, May 31st for Summer graduation, and Sept. 30th for Fall graduation.
- Progression and Graduation Forms: Follow all the Graduate School requirements for applying for the M.S. degree as well as departmental guidelines:
M.S. Thesis Option
1. Research Advisor form
2. CMSC Program of Study form
3. M.S. Thesis/Project Abstract form
4. Fulfillment of Course Requirements form
5. Application for Diploma form
6. Nomination of Members for Final Examination Committee form
7. Certificate of Completion of M.S. Degree Requirements form
8. Certificate of Completion of M.S. Thesis form
9. Submit unbound copy of thesis to Graduate School and bound copy to the
department
M.S. Non-Thesis Option
1. Research Advisor form
2. CMSC Program of Study form
3. M.S. Thesis/Project Abstract form
4. Fulfillment of Course Requirements form
5. Application for Diploma form
6. Scholarly Paper Approval form
7. Certificate of Completion of M.S. Degree Requirements form
8. Submit an unbound copy of scholarly paper to the department
Important Note: If deadlines are not strictly met, you risk delaying your defense dates.