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== Dissertation proposal submitted ==
 
== Dissertation proposal submitted ==
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.
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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.
  
 
== Candidacy status ==
 
== Candidacy status ==

Revision as of 15:36, 12 November 2014

Note that this information is out-of-date.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.

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 Graduate Catalog for authoritative information, or for clarification and elaboration of information found here. There is a corresponding ontogeny for M.S. students.

Full course load

The 2014/2015 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.

Advisory committee

EEB PhD students are expected to:

- Form a provisional committee of at least 3 faculty members, including the major adviser, before the start of the second semester.

- Finalize committee membership before the end of the third semester.

- Meet with their committee at least annually.

Plan of Study

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.

Foreign Language/Related Area requirement

The EEB graduate field of study has no foreign language/related area requirement.

General examination

EEB PhD students are expected to take their general exam before the end of the fourth semester.

Dissertation proposal submitted

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.

Candidacy status

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.

"Working copy" dissertation filed

NEED TO CHECK >> The Tentative Approval Page must be filed at least 7 days prior to examination. Please see the Graduate School Dissertation Information web page for details.

Examination

EEB PhD students are expected to defend their dissertation before the end of their tenth semester.

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.