BSGP Mileposts
Use these mileposts as a yearly guide to help you stay on target.
| Year One | Word | |
| What do I need in order to complete rotations? | ||
| Rotation Agreement Form |
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| Rotation Evaluation Form |
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| What form do I need to identify a mentor? | ||
| Mentor Agreement Form |
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| How do I petition to take the qualifying exam? | ||
| No form is needed! An email will come from the BREP Office with instructions and eligibility requirements. | ||
| What do I need in order to designate my Committee on Studies? | ||
| Appointment of Committee on Studies Form |
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| I'm a Master's student who has passed the qualifying exam. How do I petition to enter the PhD program? | ||
| Submit a petition to the BSGP Steering Committee with your request to transfer into the PhD program | ||
| Complete the Change of Degree Form |
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| **Don't forget to complete the Annual Activities and Accomplishments Report! | ||
| Year Two | Word | |
| What do I need to hold a Committee on Studies Meeting? | ||
| Committee on Studies Meeting Report |
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| I'm planning to complete a Master's degree. What forms are necessary? | ||
| Consult the OGS MS Thesis Graduation Checklist |
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| Program of Studies |
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| Notification of Intent to Graduate |
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| Announcement of Exam |
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| Report of Exam |
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| Exit Information |
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| Turn in a copy of your thesis to the BREP Office | ||
| **Don't forget to complete the Annual Activities and Accomplishments Report! | ||
| Year Three | Word | |
| What forms are needed for the comprehensive exam? | ||
| Review the Comprehensive Exam Checklist |
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| Dissertation Proposal |
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| Announcement of Exam |
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| Report of Exam |
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| How do I appoint a dissertation committee? | ||
| Appointment of Dissertation Committee |
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| I've passed comps, now what? | ||
| Application for Candidacy |
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| **Don't forget to complete the Annual Activities and Accomplishments Report! | ||
| Years Four and Five | Word | |
| What forms do I need for a dissertation committee meeting? | ||
| Committee on Studies Meeting Report |
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| **Don't forget to complete the Annual Activities and Accomplishments Report! | ||
| Final Year | Word | |
| I'm preparing to defend my dissertation. What forms are required? | ||
| Consult the OGS Doctoral/Graduation Checklist |
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| Consult the BSGP Graduation Checklist |
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| Complete the Notification of Intent to Graduate (no later than the semester before you plan to complete) |
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| Announcement of Final Exam for Doctorate |
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| Report of Final Exam |
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| Report on Thesis/Dissertation for OGS |
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| Submit dissertation to OGS | ||
| Submit bound copy of dissertation to BREP Office | ||
| Complete the Exit Information Sheet |
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| **Don't forget to complete the Annual Activities and Accomplishments Report! | ||