CHECKLIST FOR PH.D. DEGREE


First Semester 

If appropriate, transfer up to 
12 semester hours of graduate
courses taken previously to your
 FAMU-FSU Ph.D. program.
Second Semester 

Choose a major professor and
advisor. 

Request the appointment of a
Supervisory Committee. 

Develop an approved Plan of
Study. 

                 Semester Prior to Graduation

Inform the Department Graduate
Coordinator of your graduation
date. 

Complete a Graduation Checklist, and get it
approved by the Graduate Committee. 

If you have any C, D, or I grades,
make an appointment with the
Graduate Committee to discuss
your options for meeting
graduation requirements.  

 

Semester of Graduation

Comply with Graduate School thesis and report "Deadline Dates"

Register for at least one hour of dissertation.

Schedule the Dissertation Defense with the Supervisory Committee. Inform the  Department
Graduate Coordinator of plans to take the examination, and reserve a room.

Provide the Supervisory Committee members copies of the dissertation at least one week
in advance of the oral examination.

Have the original signature page signed by the Supervisory Committee members.

Submit final dissertation to the Department, College Dean, and Graduate School.