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Submit an application for admission.
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Dean of the Graduate School
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Check with department’s program director.
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Meet with program academic advisor to develop a program of study for the degree.
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Program advisor
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Before or at the time of registration.
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Submit Topic Approval form along with description of proposed research paper, creative project, or thesis (not required in all programs).
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Master’s program committee, dean of the Graduate School
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Before registering for research.
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Submit approved thesis, research paper, or creative project.
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Master’s program committee, dean of the Graduate School
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See Research Plans for required dates.
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Apply for degree (graduation).
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Dean of the Graduate School
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The student is eligible to apply for graduation as early as registration for the final course(s) needed for the degree but no later than the end of the fourth week of the semester of expected graduation.
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