The following is provided as guidance. With the exception of the first quarter all other items should be completed by the end of the indicated quarter.
Quarter
What You Should Be Doing
1
Fill out (with the Program Officer) the Transcript Evaluation form and pick an initial matrix.
Fill out tentatively (with the Program Officer or Academic Associate) the BSME Equivalency form (if needed) and the MSME Checklist.
2
3
Start interviewing the faculty members for potential thesis topics. Make sure you read about your Thesis before you do that.
4
Pick your Thesis Advisor, area of specialization, and schedule your electives.
5
If you haven't picked a Thesis Advisor already, delay no longer!
6
Fill out (with your Thesis Advisor) and submit (to the Academic Associate) the Thesis Approval Form.
Start working on your thesis.
7
Start your thesis slots (maybe earlier).
Fill out final versions of the BSME Equivalency and MSME Checklist forms.
8
Final revisions (if needed) of the BSME Equivalency and MSME Checklist forms.
Fill out the Graduating Student Exit Survey.
Post-Graduation
Let us know when you reach an important milestone in your career, change career paths, etc.
