This chart provides deadlines for progress for developmental graduate students. Students remain in good standing as long as they complete each activity by the deadline. Students not in good standing will be in a probationary period and steps to resolve status will be outlined in the student’s annual feedback.
Annual Feedback:
Developmental faculty review all students’ academic activities annually. This evaluation includes assessment of research progress, class performance, and teaching performance. After this review, the Area Director and the student’s faculty advisor will complete a written comprehensive evaluation to provide constructive feedback to each student regarding progress.
Deadlines for Completed Task
Degree Requirement |
Deadline |
|---|---|
| Master’s Thesis Proposal | Year 2 Fall |
| Master’s Thesis Completed | Year 2 Summer |
| Qualifying Exam | Year 3 Spring |
| Dissertation Proposal | Year 4 Summer |
| Dissertation Completed | Year 5 Summer |
These deadlines are intended for students who begin the program with a Bachelor’s Degree and no prior Master’s research completed. Students who begin the program with a Master’s Degree are considered as starting at Year 2. For all students, degree requirements may be completed earlier than the deadline.