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Steps to Fulfill Masters' Degree Requirements
Follow these steps to fulfill the requirements your Masters' Degree:
1. Meet with departmental graduate advisor to plan course of study for first semester.
When: Before first semester registration
Approved by: Graduate advisor
2. Establish advisory committee; submit your degree plan online.
When: Following the deadline imposed by the student's
college and no later than 90 days prior to final oral or thesis defense
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS
3. If thesis is required, submit thesis proposal title page.
When: Must be submitted no later than 15 working days prior to submitting the request and announcement of final examination
Approved
by: Advisory committee department head and OGS
4. Apply for a degree online at http://degreeapp.tamu.edu; pay graduation fee.
When: During the first week of final semester; see OGS calendar
5. Check to be sure degree program and advisory committee are up to date, and all ELP requirements (if applicable) and course work is complete.
When: Well before submitting request to schedule final
examination
Approved by: Advisory committee, graduate adviser, and
department head
6. Complete
residence requirement. (Check with your department to determine if there is a residency requirement.)
When: If applicable, before or during final semester
Approved by: OGS
7. Submit request for permission to schedule final examination to OGS.
When: Must be received
by OGS at least 10 working days before exam date (See OGS calendar for
deadlines.)
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS
8. If
required, upload approved PDF file of the completed
thesis to http://thesis.tamu.edu and submit signed approval page to the Thesis Office.
When: See OGS calendar for deadlines.
Approved by: Advisory committee, department head and OGS
9. Graduation; arrange for cap and gown.
For more information, visit http://graduation.tamu.edu/.
Note: You must be continuously registered until all degree
requirements have been met.