SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
ALL SEMESTERS
- Enroll in courses and/or research (6-9 graded credits per semester plus research credits)
- Register for CHEG program seminar (CHEG 5393 or 5394)
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
- Begin work in research group
- 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
YEARS 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)
- http://grad.uconn.edu/current-students/forms/
- 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
YEAR 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
- 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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Announce Final Defense 2 Weeks in Advance on UConn and CBE Event Calendars
- Contact CBE department staff for calendar scheduling and announcement.
Provide Dissertation to Advisory Committee 4 Weeks in Advance of Defense
Defend Dissertation and Obtain Signatures of Advisory Committee
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
