Grad Programs Forms and Guidance Documents

Grad Programs Forms and Guidance Documents

This is a list of forms that you will need access to during your training in our PhD program.  Please see the appropriate handbook for a more in depth outline of the requirements and guidance for each of these milestones. 

Timeline

Research Expectations Form (BME 598/599/698/699) 

DUE: Each Semester 

Send to: Keep a copy for yourself (doesn't need to be sent anywhere)

Individual Development Plans 

DUE: Each Fall

Send to: Discussed and signed by your faculty advisor each fall; usually discussed during your mentoring meeting in the spring)

Qualifying Exam

DUE: May 15th, First Year

Plan of Study Worksheets and Transfer Courses

DUE: June 1st, First Year

Annual Mentoring Meeting

DUE: Annually 

If students complete a qualifying exam or preliminary exam during the year, that will satisfy this committee meeting requirement for that year. 

Grad Student Research Presentation

DUE: Fall Semester, Year 3

PhD Preliminary Exam

DUE: Year 2, Latest 1st semester Year 3

PhD Thesis Defense

Graduation

Milestone Waivers/Appeals

Other Resources