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<font color= "#FF0000">'''Note that this information is out-of-date.  The Grad Curriculum Committee is working on updates and hopes to have them posted here soon; in the meantime direct questions to Chris Elphick.'''</font>
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This page formerly held information about the timing of events required for students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in EEB. This information, along with similar information for other EEB graduate degrees is now all contained within the department's Graduate Student Handbook, which supersedes all other sources of information. To reference the handbook follow this [http://eeb.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1312/2016/01/EEB_GradHandbook_2015-2016_DistributedDec2015.pdf link].
 
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This page is for graduate students pursuing a Doctor of Philosphy (Ph.D.) degree in EEB and their advisor(s). This document is provided as a convenience, but please consult the [http://catalog.grad.uconn.edu/grad_catalog.html Graduate Catalog] for authoritative information on university-level requirements, or for clarification and elaboration of information found here. A more detailed account of EEB's academic guidelines for PhD students is available in the EEB Student Handbook<font color= "#FF0000">'''<ADD LINK]'''</font>.  If Graduate School guidelines conflict with the EEB Handbook, please notify Chris Elphick immediately. There is a corresponding [[M.S. Ontogeny|ontogeny for M.S. students]].
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== Full course load ==
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The [http://graduatecatalog.uconn.edu/ Graduate Catalog] says that a full time on-campus student must enroll in 6 or more credits if holding a 50% (or greater) TA/RA or 9 credits if not on a TA/RA. If working on an off-campus project, see the Graduate Catalog for details.
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== Advisory committee ==
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EEB PhD students are expected to:
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- Form a provisional committee of at least 3 faculty members, including the major adviser, before the start of the second semester.
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- Finalize committee membership before the end of the third semester. 
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- Meet with their committee at least annually.
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== Plan of Study ==
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EEB PhD students are expected to submit a Plan of Study to the Graduate School before the end of the third semester.  See the Graduate School web site for the latest information on what the Plan of Study entails.
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== Foreign Language/Related Area requirement==
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The EEB graduate field of study has no foreign language/related area requirement.
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== General examination ==
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EEB PhD students are expected to take their general exam before the end of the fourth semester.  See the EEB Graduate Handbook for more information on what this exam entails.
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== Dissertation proposal submitted ==
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EEB PhD students are expected to defend in a committee meeting, and then submit, their dissertation proposal (also sometimes called a prospectus) before the end of the fifth semester.  See the Graduate School web site for the latest information on university standards for the dissertation proposal.
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== Candidacy status ==
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Candidacy status is conferred after the dissertation proposal is approved by all reviewers, is signed by the department Head, and finally is approved by the Executive Committee of the Graduate Faculty Council.
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== &quot;Working copy&quot; dissertation filed ==
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NEED TO CHECK >> The Tentative Approval Page must be filed at least 7 days prior to examination. Please see the [http://grad.uconn.edu/dissert.html Graduate School Dissertation Information] web page for details.
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== Examination ==
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EEB PhD students are expected to defend their dissertation before the end of their tenth semester.
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NEED TO CHECK >> Final dissertation approval pages must be received by August 31, December 31 or 13 days prior to commencement. Not fewer than 5 faculty members must participate, including advisory committee. Notice of the examination must be submitted to the UConn Events Calendar at least 2 weeks prior to the event; Lectures, Meetings and Conferences section and at the campus where the defense/presentation is taking place.
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Latest revision as of 19:40, 11 January 2016

This page formerly held information about the timing of events required for students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in EEB. This information, along with similar information for other EEB graduate degrees is now all contained within the department's Graduate Student Handbook, which supersedes all other sources of information. To reference the handbook follow this link.