ALL SEMESTERS
- Enroll in courses and/or research (6-9 graded credits per semester)
- Two credits of ECE 6094 seminar work are required of all PhD students
- Maximum of six credits of ECE 6099 (independent study) toward the required credits
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
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
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 http://grad.uconn.edu/current-students/doctoral-degree-program/dissertation-information/
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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