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Major Steps |
Timeframe (“Required” indicates a firm deadline) |
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Apply for admission to a graduate degree program through the Graduate School. |
(Required) Deadlines vary depending upon the program; applicants should refer to the Admissions section in this bulletin for more information on the application process. |
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Consult with an academic advisor in the major program. |
During registration and about two weeks later; thereafter, at least once each semester. |
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Work with an academic advisor on your program of study in Degreeworks and submit program approval to the Graduate School |
(Required) The Graduate School must receive the approved program notification and any requested customization prior to completion of 50% of the minimum required hours for the program. |
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Apply for Admission to Candidacy (if applicable), and submit the approval form to the Graduate School. |
- Master’s and Specialist Thesis Programs: (Required) Admission to Candidacy must be approved prior to registering for Thesis hours (5999/6999).
- Other Master’s and Specialist Programs: Requirements for admission to candidacy vary by program; please see the program description in this bulletin for more information.
- Doctoral Programs: (Required) After satisfactory completion of the Qualifying Exam and Prospectus.
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For Thesis/Dissertation Students: Select thesis/dissertation committee. Present prospectus for approval. File committee and prospectus forms with the Graduate School. |
(Required) During the semester prior to the semester in which research/scholarship activity begins and no later than the semester prior to the one in which the thesis or dissertation is defended. |
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Apply for Graduation through the Graduate School. Note: The Graduate School cannot clear for graduation students who do not have approved programs of study. |
(Required) By the graduation application deadline. Important note: Students who apply for graduation and are not enrolled will be automatically enrolled in one semester hour of coursework (as required by the State of North Carolina). |
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For Thesis/Dissertation Students: Complete and defend thesis/dissertation. |
Strongly encouraged that defense occurs least 10 calendar days prior to the last class day of the final semester. |
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For Thesis/Dissertation Students: Submit an unbound copy of the defended thesis/ dissertation to the Graduate School for review. |
(Required) At least 7 calendar days prior to the last class day of the final semester. |
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For all students required to take comprehensive examinations and/or Product of Learning presentations: Submit the report of the successful completion. |
(Required) Received in the Graduate School at least 1 day before final exams begin in the final semester. |
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For Thesis/Dissertation Students: Submission of final copies of the thesis or dissertation that have been revised to include all changes required by the program and the Graduate School. |
(Required) By the official date of graduation. Extensions may be requested up to the day before the next term begins. Delays beyond this point will result in a delay of graduation. |
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Students with incomplete work: Submission of work for any courses in which a grade of incomplete remains. |
(Required) No later than 1 day before the first class day of the next term. Delays beyond this point will result in a delay of graduation. |
