Department of Biomolecular Engineering Ph.D. PROGRAM CHECKLIST
YEAR 1
Semester 1: Advisor & Research
Enroll in BME 6094 seminar course
Discuss research interests with faculty
Begin work in research group
Select a track and required courses
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
Semester 2: Start Research
Prepare for qualifying exam (Year 2)
Enroll in BME 6094 seminar & other required courses
YEAR 2
Form an Advisory Committee
Choose 1 major advisor and 2 associate advisors.
Guidelines: Choose 1 major advisor and 2 associate advisors.
Year 2: Pass qualifying exam
NIH-style written proposal and oral presentation
Continue to take graded courses toward your degree
Submit Plan of Study to the Graduate School
(after 18 credits completed)
Upon Plan of Study approval by Graduate School, start proposal
YEARS >3:
Dissertation Proposal/General Exam
Provide a copy of proposal to advisory committee 1 week in advance
Defend proposal
Submit general exam, proposal hardcopy, and dissertation proposal approval forms to Graduate School (at least 6 months before final Ph.D. defense)
Prepare Dissertation Proposal
Should be completed within 12 months of the completion of General Exam
Complete 30 graded course credits
15 graded research credits, and 2 publications
FINAL DEFENSE
For a complete checklist of required steps visit the website.
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Announce Final Defense 2 Weeks in Advance on UConn and BME Event Calendars
Contact BME department staff for calendar scheduling and announcement.
Provide Dissertation to Advisory Committee 2 Weeks in Advance of Defense
Review Dissertation submission checklist
Submissions
Submit 1 electronic copy of dissertation to Digital Commons
Submit completed dissertation checklist, 1 approval page, final exam form, and receipt of earned doctorate survey to Graduate School
Complete BME Clearance Form
Includes submitting pdf of thesis, and returning keys
Provide exit survey
Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Ph.D. PROGRAM CHECKLIST
YEAR 1
Semester 1: Advisor & Research
Enroll in 3 required CHEG courses (5301, 5315, 5321)
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
Discuss research interests with faculty
Submit advisor preference form (end of September)
Work as teaching assistant
Be paired with research advisor
Prepare for qualifying exam
Semester 2: Start Research
Pass oral qualifying exam (early January if starting in August)
Enroll in research and/or additional courses
Work as teaching assistant
Retake Qualifying Exam If Necessary
(mid May if starting in August)
YEAR 2 & 3
Form an Advisory Committee
At least 5 members, including the primary advisor
At least 1 member must come from another department or program or industry
Continue to Take Graded Courses Toward Your Degree
Submit Plan of Study to the Graduate School (After 18 Credits Completed)
Confirm approval by Graduate School prior to scheduling Preproposal
General Exam Part 1 (Preproposal)
Should be completed within 12 months of the formation of advisory committee
YEARS >3:
Complete 30 graded course credits and 15 graded research credits
General Exam Part II (Preliminary Results)
Should be completed within 12 months of the completion of Part I
Submit proposal hard copy, dissertation proposal approval, and general exam forms to Graduate School
Prepare Dissertation Proposal
Dissertation Proposal
Should be completed within 12 months of the completion of General Exam
Annual Review
Should be scheduled within 12 months of the Dissertation Proposal or previous annual review meeting until final defense
Final Committee Meeting
Should be scheduled at least 6 months before Final Defense.
FINAL DEFENSE
For a complete checklist of required steps visit http://grad.uconn.edu/current-students/doctoral-degree-program/dissertation-information/
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Provide Dissertation to Advisory Committee 4 Weeks in Advance of Defense
Announce Final Defense 2 Weeks in Advance on UConn and CBE Event Calendars
Contact CBE department staff for calendar scheduling and announcement.
Defend Dissertation and Obtain Signatures of Advisory Committee
Review Dissertation Submission Checklist in Link Above
https://registrar.uconn.edu/graduation/doctoral-degrees/#dissertation-information
Submissions
Submit 1 electronic copy of dissertation to Digital Commons
Submit completed dissertation checklist, 1 approval page, final exam form, and receipt of earned doctorate survey to Graduate School
Complete CBE Clearance Form
Includes submitting pdf of thesis, and returning keys
Department of Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering Ph.D. PROGRAM CHECKLIST
YEAR 1
Semester 1: Advisor & Research
Enroll in CE/TUE courses (See TUE Curriculum Guide)
Discuss research interests with faculty
Begin work in research group
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
Prepare for qualifying exam
Semester 2: Start Research
Continue to enroll in CE/TUE courses
Enroll in research (GRAD 6950) and/or additional courses
YEARS 2
Form an Advisory Committee
Choose 1 major advisor and 2 associate advisors
Note: advisory committee guidelines
Continue to take Graded Courses toward Your Degree
Submit Plan of Study to the Graduate School (after 12 credits with M.S. and 18 credits without M.S. completed)
(This is non-binding, and can be changed in the future.)
Pass General Exam
(by end of the year, but after submitting Plan of Study)
YEAR >2:
Dissertation Proposal
Provide a copy of proposal to advisory committee and 2 additional faculty reviewers 1 week in advance
Defend proposal
Submit proposal hard copy, dissertation proposal approval, and general exam forms to Graduate School (at least 6 months before final Ph.D. defense)
Submit proposal to CEE Graduate Director for review by 2 reviewers
Prepare Dissertation
Should be completed within 12 months of the completion of General Exam
Complete required coursework (15 beyond M.S.) and research credits (15)
FINAL DEFENSE
For a complete checklist of required steps please visit the website for dissertation information.
Submit CEE Ph.D. Dissertation Defense Scheduling Checklist
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Contact CEE department staff for calendar scheduling and announcement.
Announce final defense 2 weeks in advance on UConn and CEE event calendars
Provide dissertation to advisory committee 2 weeks in advance of defense
Submissions
Submit 1 electronic copy of dissertation to Digital Commons
Submit completed approval page, final exam form, and receipt of earned doctorate survey to Graduate School
Complete CEE Clearance Form
Includes submitting pdf of thesis, and returning keys
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Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Ph.D. PROGRAM CHECKLIST
YEAR 1
Semester 1: Advisor & Research
Enroll in at least 2 EE core courses
Discuss research interests with faculty
Begin work in research group
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
Prepare for general exams
Semester 2: Start Research
Enroll in research credits (GRAD 6950)and/or additional courses
YEARS 2 & 3
Form an Advisory Committee
Choose 1 major advisor and 2 associate advisor
Note: advisory committee guidelines
Continue to Take Graded Courses Toward Your Degree
Complete Written General Exams and Submit Report to Graduate School
Submit Plan of Study to the Graduate School (After 18 Credits Completed)
Upon Plan of Study Approval by Graduate School, Start Proposal
YEAR 3:
Dissertation Proposal/Oral General Exam
Provide a copy of proposal to advisory committee (1 week in advance of proposal defense or submission)
Defend proposal (Electronics, Computer Engineering, Power) or submit proposal for departmental review (Systems)
Submit proposal hard copy, dissertation proposal approval, and general exam forms to Graduate School (at least 6 months before final Ph.D. defense)
Prepare Dissertation
Complete Required Course Work
FINAL DEFENSE
For a complete checklist of required steps visit the graduate website.
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Announce Final Defense 2 Weeks in Advance on UConn and ECE Event Calendars
Contact ECE department staff for calendar scheduling and announcement.
Provide Dissertation to Advisory Committee 2 Weeks in Advance of Defense
Defend Dissertation and Obtain Signatures of Advisory Committee
Review Dissertation Submission Checklist in Link Above
Complete ECE Clearance Form
includes: submitting pdf of thesis, returning keys
Submissions
Submit 1 electronic copy of dissertation to Digital Commons
Submit completed dissertation checklist, 1 approval page, final exam form, and receipt of earned doctorate survey to Graduate School
Department of Computer Science & Engineering Ph.D. PROGRAM CHECKLIST
YEAR 1
Semester 1: Advisor Selection; Begin Coursework
If you were admitted with a default advisor(usually the graduate director), discuss your research interests with faculty; ideally, you will settle on a research advisor early in the first year.
Semester 2: Coursework; Start Research
YEAR 2 & 3
Form an Advisory Committee in Consultation with Your Advisor
Typical advisory committees consist of two additional faculty. See the full guidelines at the graduate catalog website.
Complete breadth requirements.
Submit Plan of Study to the Graduate School
After 18 credits of coursework, submit Plan of Study to the graduate school. (This is non-binding, and can be changed in the future.) https://grad.uconn.edu/forms/
Begin preparing a dissertation proposal; ideally, plan to defend your proposal early in Year 3.
File your annual departmental progress report.
YEARS 3+:
Complete all Required Coursework
Defend Dissertation Proposal
The department strongly encourages Ph.D. student to defend their proposal as early as possible.
Continue dissertation research.
Publish at least 3 articles in full-length refereed conferences or journals.
File your annual departmental progress report.
FINAL DEFENSE
For a complete checklist of required steps visit the UConn graduate website.
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Review Dissertation Submission
Announce Final Defense 2 Weeks in Advance on UConn and CSE Event Calendars
Contact CSE department staff for calendar scheduling and announcement.
Provide dissertation to committee at least two weeks in advance of defense.
Defend dissertation; obtain signatures of committee on defense paperwork.
Complete CSE Clearance Form
Includes submitting pdf of thesis, and returning keys
Department of Materials Science Engineering Ph.D. PROGRAM CHECKLIST
YEAR 1
Semester 1: Advisor & Research
Enroll in at least 2 MSE core courses (5301, 5309, 5322, or 5334)
Discuss research interests with faculty
Begin work in research group
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
Prepare for qualifying exam
Semester 2: Start Research
Pass qualifying exam (early January)
Enroll in research (MSE 6950) and/or additional courses
YEAR 2 & 3
Form an Advisory Committee
Choose 1 major advisor and 2 associate advisors
Note: advisory committee guidelines
Serve as a grader for 2 semesters
Submit Plan of Study to the Graduate School (after 18 credits completed)
Submit Plan of Study to the Graduate School
(after 18 credits completed)
Upon Plan of Study approval by Graduate School, start proposal
YEARS >3:
Dissertation Proposal/General Exam
Provide a copy of proposal to advisory committee 1 week in advance
Defend proposal
Submit proposal hard copy, dissertation proposal approval, and general exam forms to Graduate School (at least 6 months before final Ph.D. defense)
Prepare Dissertation Proposal
Should be completed within 12 months of the completion of General Exam
Complete 30 graded course credits and 15 graded research credits
FINAL DEFENSE
For a complete checklist of required steps visit the Graduate School website
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Announce Final Defense 2 Weeks in Advance on UConn and MSE Event Calendars
Contact MSE department staff for calendar scheduling and announcement.
Provide Dissertation to Advisory Committee 2 Weeks in Advance of Defense
Defend dissertation and obtain signatures of advisory committee
Review dissertation submission checklist
Submit 1 electronic copy of dissertation to Digital Commons
Submit completed dissertation checklist, 1 approval page, final exam form, and receipt of earned doctorate survey to Graduate School
Complete IMS clearance form
Includes: submitting pdf of thesis, returning keys.
Department of Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. PROGRAM CHECKLIST
YEAR 1
Semester 1: Advisor & Research
Enroll in at least 2 ME core courses
Discuss research interests with faculty
Begin work in research group
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
Prepare for qualifying exam
Semester 2: Start Research
Pass Qualifying Examination (also known as the general examination).
Enroll in research and/or additional courses.
Retake Qualifying Exam if Necessary
(mid May if starting in August)
YEAR 2 & 3
Form an Advisory Committee
Choose 2 Associate Advisors
Note: advisory committee guidelines (https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/grad-schoolinfo/advisory-system/)
Continue to Take Graded Courses Toward Your Degree
Submit Plan of Study to the Graduate School (after 18 credits completed)
Start Proposal
Upon Plan of Study approval by Graduate School
YEARS >3:
Complete a Minimum of 21 Credit Hours After the M.S.
(excluding requirements for dissertation, language and minor area) and 15 Graded Research Credits
Complete at Least One Accepted and One Submitted Peer-reviewed Journal Paper
Your advisor may require more than the University's minimum requirement
Prospectus Presentation
(at least one year before graduation)
Prepare Dissertation
Dissertation Proposal/General Exam
Provide a copy of proposal to advisory committee 1 week in advance
Defend proposal
Submit Proposal Hard Copy, Dissertation
Proposal Approval, and General Exam Forms to Graduate School (at least 6 months before final Ph.D. defense)
FINAL DEFENSE
For a complete checklist of required steps visit the UConn Graduate School website.
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Announce Final Defense 2 Weeks in Advance on UConn and MSE Event Calendars
Contact ME department staff for calendar scheduling and announcement.
Provide Dissertation to Advisory Committee 2 Weeks in Advance of Defense
Defend dissertation and obtain signatures of advisory committee
Review dissertation submission checklist
Submissions
Submit 1 electronic copy of dissertation to Digital Commons
Submit completed dissertation checklist, 1 approval page, final exam form, and receipt of earned doctorate survey to Graduate School
Complete IMS clearance form
Includes: submitting pdf of thesis, returning keys.