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Research Assistant Contract Form

The Research Assistant (RA) Contract is for all continuing students who are RAs to use. Please fill this out electronically before printing for signatures. If all the information is entered online the form will be "Certified"; if not it will be deemed "Incomplete," in which case the information must be added after it is printed. Make sure that both you and your research advisor sign the form before submitting it to the Graduate Program Coordinator.

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Program Planning Sheet

The Program Planning Sheet is for all Masters post-bachelor Ph.D. students. This form will keep students aware of the necessary program requirements while helping them keep track of what has been fulfilled and what has yet to be completed.

There are two versions - one for students who entered before Fall of 2003, and one for students who entered in or after Fall 2003.

Program Planning Sheet before Fall 2003
Program Planning Sheet in/after Fall 2003

M.S. Thesis Defense Form

This form is for Masters students who have finished their thesis (as well as all course work) and are ready to defend it. It must be filled out and returned to the AME Graduate Coordinator no later than two weeks before the expected date of defense.

M.S. Thesis Defense Form

Ph.D. Prospectus Defense Form

This form is for Ph.D. students who have attained candidacy (passed both qualifying examinations) who are ready to defend their choice of dissertation topic. The Prospectus must take place within a year after attaining candidacy. The student should fill out the form and submit it to the AME Graduate Coordinator no later than two weeks before the expected date of defense.

Ph.D. Prospectus Defense Form

Ph.D. Dissertation Defense Abstract

This form is to be filled out by the student with an abstract of their dissertation attached. It must be submitted to the AME Graduate Coordinator no later than three weeks before the expected date of defense for approval by the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research. No announcement of the defense can be made until the abstract has been approved.

Ph.D. Dissertation Defense Abstract

Ph.D. Final Oral Examination Form

This form is to be used by Ph.D. students who have finished their research and dissertation (as well as all course work) and are ready to defend it. It must be filled out and returned to the AME Graduate Coordinator no later than two weeks before the expected date of defense.

Ph.D. Final Oral Examination Form