Common use of Academic Advising Clause in Contracts

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will be a member of the department. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  Ensuring that annual committee meetings between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  Providing suggestions on course selection.  Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committee. Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth year

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisora First Year Mentor/Advisor. The advisor Mentor will be a faculty member of the program department, and will be the student’s primary advisor during the first year of study. Entering At the beginning of the second year, and after completion of the First Year or Interim Review, all students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xxa Program Advisor to guide them to the end of their required coursework. Xxxxx) while Students will be consulted as to which faculty member they would like to serve as their Program Advisor. At the end of required regular coursework, students will enroll in the Capstone Seminar, under the supervision of a faculty member from the department, who will guide them through the writing of the Dissertation Proposal and the completed Dissertation. It is possible that have entered candidacy but not near completion the same faculty member can serve in all three roles for the student, or that three different faculty members can serve in each role. All faculty members will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano)with the approval of the Director of the Doctoral Program and the Department Chair. Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  Ensuring that annual committee meetings reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  Providing suggestions on course selection.  Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Completion Date1 Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Plan Fall, Year 2 Interim Review of student’s first year progress with their Academic advisor Doctoral Faculty, and Doctoral committee. Every semester (Academic)annual review with Program Advisor each subsequent year Beginning of 2nd year, Yearly (committee) and beginning of each subsequent year Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. Capstone Seminar End of second 3rd year Coursework successfully completed End of 3rd year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End School Beginning of first 4th year Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End ) Beginning of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second 4th year Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End approved Beginning of second 4th year Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End candidacy Beginning of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth 4th year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. Committee Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation End of fourth 4th or fifth 5th year During semester of Defense Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End School During semester of fourth or fifth year Defense Exit interview completed. End completed At completion of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted Dissertation and Defense 1It is anticipated that each doctoral student will register for at least six (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth year6) hour per semester.

Academic Advising. Upon entering As part of the admission process to the doctoral programprogram in Civil Engineering, all students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will be a member of or closely affiliated with the department. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  Ensuring that at least annual committee meetings reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  Providing suggestions on course selection. selection  Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary. necessary  Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements. requirements  Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation. dissertation  Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee. committee  Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. success Requirements for all Doctoral Students in the Civil Engineering Program Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Achievement1 Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and or Doctoral committee. studies committee Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year exam Before 18 credit hours Coursework successfully completed 3 years past BS2 2 years past MS Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year School Before 18 credit hours Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year ) Before 36 credit hours Dissertation proposal completed completed, pass proposal defense examination and approved. End of second year approved Before 36 credit hours Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year candidacy Before 36 credit hours Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year Committee Before 72 credit hours Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation Before 72 credit hours Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year School 72 credit hours Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year completed and submitted to SED (Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (– applicable to Ph.D. students only)) Last Semester 1It is anticipated that each full‐time doctoral student will register for at least twenty‐one (21) hours per year to receive an assistantship. End 2The doctoral program in Civil Engineering allows the transfer of fourth or fifth yearup to twenty‐four (24) MS credit hours towards the completion of the doctoral degree.

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisora faculty mentor. The advisor mentor will be a member of the department. Entering The mentor is not the same as the dissertation director, whom the student and the doctoral program director will choose during the second year of the program. Mentors will assist the students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned during their transition into the doctoral program, through regular meetings to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano)discuss coursework, degree plans, etc. Academic advising will be conducted by the doctoral program director. Advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are The doctoral program director is responsible for the following:  Ensuring that annual committee meetings between the progress of each student and advisor and/or supervising committee occuris evaluated annually, students will submit an Annual Activities Report (AAR) every January. The results of this review AAR will be included in reviewed by the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semesterDepartmental Graduate Program Committee (GPC), which will provide qualitative and quantitative feedback on student performance.  Providing suggestions on course selection.  Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition Use and implementation of the Ph.D. Program of Study (POS) document, which enables the student to this agreement formkeep track of courses taken, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreementmilestones achieved, and serves as a planning document for timely completion of degree. Requirements for all Doctoral Students Milestone Expected Time of Achievement for students entering with an MA in History Submit transfer or rollover credits 2nd Semester Filing of Preliminary a Degree Plan. End of first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committee. Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth yearPlan 2nd Semester

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an academic advisor. The academic advisor will normally be the Program Director. At some appropriate time students may select a member of research advisor who, along with the departmentdissertation committee, may also provide advice or suggestions for appropriate course work. Entering students The dissertation committee is selected by both the student and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano)his/her research advisor/dissertation committee chair. Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:   Ensuring that annual committee meetings reviews between student and research advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the programstudent’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.   Providing suggestions on course selection.  selection  Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.   Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.   Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of the dissertation.   Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.   Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students (admitted with BS Degree – 74 Required Credits) Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. Estimated Date Research Advisor Identified End of first 1st semester Completion of Progress Report Prior to advising every semester and signed by research advisor and student (or during advising for new students) Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committee. Student Progress Report Every Semester during advising Completion of Leverage Courses By end of 2nd semester Completion of Core Coursework (Academic), Yearly 17 hours) 2nd Year of Program (committeeend of 3rd semester) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Academic Advisor and Graduate School. End School By end of first year 3rd semester Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year As needed Dissertation proposal Proposal completed and approved. End approved By end of 5th semester (6th semester with approval from research and academic advisor) Apply for doctoral candidacy Immediately after Dissertation Proposal completed and approved (by 5th semester) Completion of 15 Elective Credit Hours By end of 5th semester (6th semester with approval from academic advisor) Completion of 36 Research Credit Hours By end of 7th semester (8th semester with approval from academic advisor) Enroll in first Dissertation course (MASE6398) Semester immediately after Dissertation Proposal completed and approved (by 6th semester) Enroll in second year Student admitted Dissertation course (MASE6399) Every semester after MASE6398 is complete with grade of ‘P’ until defend Dissertation (by 8th semester) Dissertation document completed Two weeks prior to doctoral candidacy. End Dissertation Defense and by 8th semester (9th semester if approved by research and academic advisor) Dissertation format check I At least 1 day prior to Dissertation Defense Date Dissertation Defense By 8th semester (9th semester if approved by research and academic advisor) Approval of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation and Defense by Dissertation Committee By 8th semester (9th semester if approved by research and academic advisor) Dissertation format check II Final format check by graduate school deadline Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year graduation By 8th semester graduate school deadline Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth yearSchool One month after dissertation defense

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an academic advisor. The academic advisor will normally be the Program Director. At some appropriate time students may select a member of research advisor who, along with the departmentdissertation committee, may also provide advice or suggestions for appropriate course work. Entering students The dissertation committee is selected by both the student and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano)his/her research advisor/dissertation committee chair. Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:   Ensuring that annual committee meetings reviews between student and research advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the programstudent’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.   Providing suggestions on course selection.  selection  Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.   Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.   Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of the dissertation.   Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.   Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students (admitted with MS Degree 30 Credit Hour Credit Maximum towards 74 Required Credits) Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. Estimated Date Research Advisor Identified End of first 1st semester Completion of Progress Report Prior to advising every semester and signed by research advisor and student (or during advising for new students) Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committee. Student Progress Report Every Semester during advising Completion of Leverage Courses By end of 2nd semester Completion of Core Coursework (Academic), Yearly 17 hours) 2nd Year of Program (committeeend of 3rd semester) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Academic Advisor and Graduate School. End School By end of first year 2nd semester Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year As needed Dissertation proposal Proposal completed and approved. End approved By end of 3rd semester (4th semester with approval from research and academic advisor) Apply for doctoral candidacy Immediately after Dissertation Proposal completed and approved (by 3rd semester) Completion of 21 Research/Elective Credit Hours By end of 5th semester (6th semester with approval from academic advisor) Enroll in first Dissertation course (MASE6398) Semester immediately after Dissertation Proposal completed and approved (by 4th semester) Enroll in second year Student admitted Dissertation course (MASE6399) Every semester after MASE6398 is complete with grade of ‘P’ until defend Dissertation (by 6th semester) Dissertation document completed Two weeks prior to doctoral candidacy. End Dissertation Defense and by 6th semester (7th semester if approved by research and academic advisor) Dissertation format check I At least 1 day prior to Dissertation Defense Date Dissertation Defense By 6th semester (7th semester if approved by research and academic advisor) Approval of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation and Defense by Dissertation Committee By 6th semester (7th semester if approved by research and academic advisor) Dissertation format check II Final format check by graduate school deadline Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year graduation By 6th semester graduate school deadline Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth yearSchool One month after dissertation defense

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will be a member of the program department. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings (or more frequent if program desires to make more frequent reviews a requirement) reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  • Providing suggestions on course selection.  selection • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  necessary • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  requirements • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  dissertation • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  committee • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. success Requirements for all Doctoral Students in the Program Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committeeadvisor. Every semester Annually (Academic)or every semester, Yearly (committeeas determined by program) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year exam Program-specific Coursework successfully completed “ Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year School “ Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year ) “ Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year approved “ Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year candidacy “ Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year Committee “ Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation “ Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year School “ Exit interview completedcompleted and submitted to SED “ Degree Completion Checklist for Students • Maintain active student status by registering for courses every fall and spring semester (may also include summer depending on program-specific requirements) • Complete Milestones Agreement Form with your advisor no later than the last class day of the Spring semester • Complete all required organized coursework • Schedule and successfully complete required qualifying exams • Form your dissertation committee in consultation with your advisor and dissertation Chair • Have your committee approved by program GSC and Graduate School • Prepare and successfully present your dissertation proposal • Apply for Advancement to Candidacy • Enroll in required dissertation hours and complete your dissertation • Successfully complete your defense of your dissertation • Submit required documentation to the Graduate School for completion and graduation I have read this form and have had the opportunity to discuss the information contained in it with my advisor. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted I understand the academic milestones that I am expected to reach in order to successfully complete the doctoral program, as well as the expected timeline for completing these milestones. Student’s Printed Name & Signature Date Advisor’s Printed Name & Signature Date Supervising Professor’s Printed Name & Signature (applicable to Ph.D. onlyif identified). End of fourth or fifth year

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will be a member of the program department. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings (or more frequent if program desires to make more frequent reviews a requirement) reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  • Providing suggestions on course selection.  selection • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  necessary • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  requirements • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  dissertation • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  committee • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. success Requirements for all Doctoral Students in the Program Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committeeadvisor. Every semester Annually (Academic)or every semester, Yearly (committeeas determined by program) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year exam Program-specific Coursework successfully completed “ Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year School “ Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year ) “ Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year approved “ Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year candidacy “ Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year Committee “ Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation “ Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year School “ Exit interview completedcompleted and submitted to SED “ Degree Completion Checklist for Students • Maintain active student status by registering for courses every fall and spring semester (may also include summer depending on program-specific requirements) • Complete Milestones Agreement Form with your advisor no later than the last class day of the Spring semester • Complete all required organized coursework • Schedule and successfully complete required qualifying exams • Form your dissertation committee in consultation with your advisor and dissertation Chair • Have your committee approved by program GSC and Graduate School • Prepare and successfully present your dissertation proposal • Apply for Advancement to Candidacy • Enroll in required dissertation hours and complete your dissertation • Successfully complete your defense of your dissertation • Submit required documentation to the Graduate School for completion and graduation I have read this form and have had the opportunity to discuss the information contained in it with my advisor. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted I understand the academic milestones that I am expected to reach in order to successfully complete the doctoral program, as well as the expected timeline for completing these milestones. Student’s Printed Name & Signature Date Advisor’s Printed Name & Signature Date Supervising Professor’s Printed Name & Signature (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth yearif identified) Date

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will be a member of the program department. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings (or more frequent if program desires to make more frequent reviews a requirement) reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  • Providing suggestions on course selection.  selection • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  necessary • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  requirements • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  dissertation • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  committee • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. success Requirements for all Doctoral Students in the Program Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committeeadvisor. Every semester Annually (Academic)or every semester, Yearly (committeeas determined by program) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year exam Program-specific Coursework successfully completed “ Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year School “ Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year ) “ Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year approved “ Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year candidacy “ Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year Committee “ Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation “ Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year School “ Exit interview completedcompleted and submitted to SED “ Degree Completion Checklist for Students • Maintain active student status by registering for courses every fall and spring semester (may also include summer depending on program-specific requirements) • Complete Milestones Agreement Form with your advisor no later than the last class day of the Spring semester • Complete all required organized coursework • Schedule and successfully complete required qualifying exams • Form your dissertation committee in consultation with your advisor and dissertation Chair • Have your committee approved by program GSC and Graduate School • Prepare and successfully present your dissertation proposal • Apply for Advancement to Candidacy • Enroll in required dissertation hours and complete your dissertation • Successfully complete your defense of your dissertation • Submit required documentation to the Graduate School for completion and graduation I have read this form and have had the opportunity to discuss the information contained in it with my advisor. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable I understand the academic milestones that I am expected to Ph.D. only)reach in order to successfully complete the doctoral program, as well as the expected timeline for completing these milestones. End of fourth or fifth yearRequired Approvals on Next Page Required Approvals: Student’s Name and UTEP ID Date Primary Advisor’s Name Date Secondary Advisor's Name Date Program Director's Name Date College Xxxx'x Name Date

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral OTD program, all students will be assigned an advisoradvisor who will serve as the student's advisor for the entire program. The advisor will be a member of the departmentOccupational Therapy Department. Entering students and students near completion will be Students are randomly assigned one a faculty advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano)before the program’s orientation session. Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this This review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see It is the academic advisor before registering each semesterstudent’s responsibility to schedule the advisement session.  Providing suggestions on course selection.  • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan degree plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertationcompleting their research study and c. • apstone project & experience.  Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition The purposes of the advising process are also to: • Provide the opportunity for the student to this agreement formgive feedback on the program. • Provide the opportunity for exploration of the student's strengths and weaknesses related to professional development. • Provide resources for both academic and personal concerns. • Chart progress through the curriculum, providing help and guidance when appropriate. • Assist the student in defining professional career goals and roles. The faculty advisor serves as the “first link” in aiding students must sign with academic or personal difficulties. The advisor may direct the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreementstudent to the appropriate support group or University services. Optimally, the student and their faculty advisor will develop an open and interactive relationship, which will enhance the student's performance in the program. Requirements for all Students in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Students Program Milestone Expected Time (DATE) of Achievement Filing Successful completion and submission of Preliminary Degree Plan. End pre-matriculation activities, health documents, and orientation items Beginning of first semester One Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committeethe faculty advisor. Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved Annually or as determined by Graduate School. End of first year the program Research protocols and/or and IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year Dissertation Semester Four Xxxxxxxx proposal completed and approved. approved End of second year Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. Semester Seven/Eight Coursework successfully completed End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Semester Nine Research study completed and presented Semester Nine Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. graduation End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation completedSemester Ten Capstone project completed and accepted by the faculty Semester Eleven Exit interview completed Semester Eleven Maximal Length of Time to Completion The maximum time to complete the OTD Occupational Therapy program is five (5) years. This includes successfully completing all academic coursework and requirements, successfully defendedFieldwork Level II, and approved the capstone experience. Students have 24 months after completing the academic coursework to complete Level II fieldwork requirements as declared by CommitteeACOTE. End Students must complete and pass the equivalent of fourth or fifth year Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End a minimum of fourth or fifth year Exit interview completed. End 24 weeks of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable full-time Level II fieldwork before proceeding to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth yearthe doctoral capstone experience.

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students who have not been assigned a Research Advisor will be assigned an advisoradvised by the Director of the program. As the student becomes familiar with different faculty and their research, he/she will choose a Research Advisor. The advisor Research Advisor will be a member of the department. Entering students program, and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned is selected based in the area of interest of the student to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano)conduct his research. Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  Ensuring that bi-annual committee meetings reviews between student and research advisor and/or supervising committee occurgraduate advisor occur at the beginning of every Fall and Spring advising period. The If the student’s research advisor is within the College of Engineering, the results of this review will be included in the mandatory College of Engineering program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  Providing suggestions on course selection.  Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Studies/Executive Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing (for full time students) Submission of Preliminary Degree Plan. End Plan to the Graduate School At the conclusion of the first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committee. Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) Bi-Annually Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying examexam Within first two years Coursework successfully completed Core & Prescribed coursework by the end of second year. Elective classes by the end of third year. Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable) First or second year Dissertation proposal completed and approved End of second year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year Student School Third Year Xxxxxxx admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second candidacy Third year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth when completing an MS and PhD candidacy form signed by the committee Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee Fourth or fifth Fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth graduation Fourth or fifth year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth Fifth year Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth School Fourth or fifth Fifth year Exit interview completed. End of fourth completed Fourth or fifth Fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth ) Fourth or fifth Fifth year

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will be a member of the program department. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings (or more frequent if program desires to make more frequent reviews a requirement) reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  • Providing suggestions on course selection.  selection • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  necessary • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  requirements • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  dissertation • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  committee • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. success Requirements for all Doctoral Students in the Program Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committeeadvisor. Every semester Annually (Academic)or every semester, Yearly (committeeas determined by program) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year exam Program-specific Coursework successfully completed “ Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year School “ Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year ) “ Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year approved “ Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year candidacy “ Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year Committee “ Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation “ Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year School “ Exit interview completedcompleted and submitted to SED “ Degree Completion Checklist for Students • Maintain active student status by registering for courses every fall and spring semester (may also include summer depending on program-specific requirements) • Complete Milestones Agreement Form with your advisor no later than the last class day of the Spring semester • Complete all required organized coursework • Schedule and successfully complete required qualifying exams • Form your dissertation committee in consultation with your advisor and dissertation Chair • Have your committee approved by program GSC and Graduate School • Prepare and successfully present your dissertation proposal • Apply for Advancement to Candidacy • Enroll in required dissertation hours and complete your dissertation • Successfully complete your defense of your dissertation • Submit required documentation to the Graduate School for completion and graduation I have read this form and have had the opportunity to discuss the information contained in it with my advisor. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable I understand the academic milestones that I am expected to Ph.D. only)reach in order to successfully complete the doctoral program, as well as the expected timeline for completing these milestones. End of fourth or fifth yearRequired Approvals on Next Page Required Approvals: Student’s Name and UTEP ID Date Primary Advisor’s Name Date Secondary Advisor's Name Date

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will be a member of the department. Entering students and students near completion Each student will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano)meet annually with the Graduate Program Director. Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  Ensuring that annual committee meetings reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  Providing suggestions on course selection.  Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committeeby Area Committee. Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying examAnnually First year project successfully completed. End of second year Year two Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year Year four Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Year four Master’s thesis successfully completed. Year three Coursework successfully completed. End of second year Year four Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year Year four or five Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth Year 4 four or fifth year five Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth Year five or fifth year six Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth Year five or fifth year six Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth Year five or fifth year six Exit interview completed. End of fourth Year five or fifth year six Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth Year five or fifth yearsix

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an academic advisor. The advisor will be a member of the program department. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  • Providing suggestions on course selection.  • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must • Students will sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary the Degree Plan. Plan End of first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committee. committee Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. exam End of second year Coursework successfully completed End of second year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. School End of first year Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). ) End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year Dissertation proposal completed and approved. approved End of second year Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. candidacy End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. Committee End of fourth or year (w/MS), End of fifth year (w/o MS) Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation End of fourth year (w/MS), End of fifth year (w/o MS) Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. School End of fourth or year (w/MS), End of fifth year (w/o MS) Exit interview completed. completed End of fourth or year (w/MS), End of fifth year (w/o MS) Student submits manuscript for publication End of fourth year (w/MS), End of fifth year (w/o MS) Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or year (w/MS), End of fifth yearyear (w/o MS)

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral programPh.D Program in Clinical Psychology , all students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will be a member of the program department. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings (or more frequent if program desires to make more frequent reviews a requirement) reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. • The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see • Complete the academic advisor before registering each semester.  student’s milestones agreement , and send to CDT for signature • Providing suggestions on course selection.  selection • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  necessary • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  requirements • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  dissertation • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  committee • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. success Requirements for all Doctoral Students in the Ph.D. Program in Clinical Psychology Milestone Expected Time Date of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Individual students expected date Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committeecore faculty. Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) Annually Second year project proposal approval End of second year Second year project completed End of third year Second year project submitted for publication Beginning of fourth year Competency Committee appointed Beginning of fourth year Approval of plan to fulfill the competency requirements Beginning of fourth year Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. competency requirement End of second Fall semester fourth year Coursework successfully completed End of fourth year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. School End of first Spring semester fourth year Dissertation proposal completed and approved By beginning of Fall semester 5th Year. August 15th (Before applying forinternship Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). ) End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second fall 5th year Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. candidacy By beginning of Fall semester 5thyear (Before applying for internship Application for doctoral internship October 1, 5th year Completion of doctoral internship End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth 6th year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. Committee End of fourth or fifth 6th year ( If student has not completed the doctoral dissertation by the9th year, student has to request the program for a continuation) Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation August 6th year Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth School August 6th year Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth completed August 6th year“ Other program-specific requirements may be included here.

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an academic advisor. The academic advisor will normally be the Program Director. At some appropriate time students may select a member of research advisor who, along with the departmentdissertation committee, may also provide advice or suggestions for appropriate course work. Entering students The dissertation committee is selected by both the student and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano)his/her research advisor/dissertation committee chair. Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  ▪ Ensuring that annual committee meetings reviews between student and research advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the programstudent’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  ▪ Providing suggestions on course selection.  selection ▪ Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  ▪ Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  ▪ Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of the dissertation.  ▪ Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  ▪ Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students (admitted with BS Degree – 74 Required Credits) Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. Estimated Date Research Advisor Identified End of first 1st semester Completion of Progress Report Prior to advising every semester and signed by research advisor and student (or during advising for new students) Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committee. Student Progress Report Every Semester during advising Completion of Leverage Courses By end of 2nd semester Completion of Core Coursework (Academic), Yearly 17 hours) 2nd Year of Program (committeeend of 3rd semester) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Academic Advisor and Graduate School. End School By end of first year 3rd semester Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year As needed Dissertation proposal Proposal completed and approved. End approved By end of 5th semester (6th semester with approval from research and academic advisor) Apply for doctoral candidacy Immediately after Dissertation Proposal completed and approved (by 5th semester) Completion of 15 Elective Credit Hours By end of 5th semester (6th semester with approval from academic advisor) Completion of 36 Research Credit Hours By end of 7th semester (8th semester with approval from academic advisor) Enroll in first Dissertation course (MASE6398) Semester immediately after Dissertation Proposal completed and approved (by 6th semester) Enroll in second year Student admitted Dissertation course (MASE6399) Every semester after MASE6398 is complete with grade of ‘P’ until defend Dissertation (by 8th semester) Dissertation document completed Two weeks prior to doctoral candidacy. End Dissertation Defense and by 8th semester (9th semester if approved by research and academic advisor) Dissertation format check I At least 1 day prior to Dissertation Defense Date Dissertation Defense By 8th semester (9th semester if approved by research and academic advisor) Approval of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation and Defense by Dissertation Committee By 8th semester (9th semester if approved by research and academic advisor) Dissertation format check II Final format check by graduate school deadline Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year graduation By 8th semester graduate school deadline Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth yearSchool One month after dissertation defense

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisorshould meet with EDLF faculty who are aligned with their concentration area, in order to begin the process of considering who to request as a Faculty Advisor and eventual Dissertation Chair. The advisor will be a member assignment of the departmentFaculty Advisor occurs following the Interim Review at the end of the first year of the program, or it may occur as soon as a student has gained agreement from an EDLF faculty member to serve in that role. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes The Faculty Advisor oversees the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain student’s progress in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. In preparation for each coming semester, students must seek advising from their Faculty Advisor in order to have advising holds removed and register for courses. Faculty Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  ; • Providing suggestions on course selection.  ; • Reviewing the student’s Goldmine Online Degree Plan Evaluation to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  ; • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  ; • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  ; and • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition Academic Milestones and Timeline Students are expected to this agreement form, students must sign reach the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students Milestone Expected Time following milestones within the specified time period in order to make satisfactory progress through the program: Reconciliation of Achievement Filing Goldmine Online Degree Evaluation – preliminary review Beginning of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester 2nd year Interim Review of student’s first-year progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committee. Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) Beginning of 2nd year Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. Capstone Seminar End of second 3rd year Coursework successfully completed End of 3rd year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End School Beginning of first 4th year Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End ) Beginning of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second 4th year Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End approved Beginning of second 4th year Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End candidacy Beginning of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth 4th year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. Committee End of fourth or fifth 4th year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation During semester of Defense Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End School During semester of fourth or fifth year Defense Exit interview completedcompleted At completion of Dissertation and Defense It is expected that each doctoral student will register for at least six (6) hours per semester. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable I have read this form and have had the opportunity to Ph.D. only)discuss the information contained in it with my Faculty Advisor. End of fourth or fifth yearI understand the academic milestones that I am expected to reach in order to successfully complete the program, as well as the expected timeline for completing these milestones. _ Student’s Name Date _ Faculty Advisor’s Name Date

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral XXX program, all students will be assigned an advisor. The advisor will be a member of the program department. Entering students and students near completion will Program specific information about how advisors are assigned or may be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will changed should be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano)added here. Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings (or more frequent if program desires to make more frequent reviews a requirement) reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  • Providing suggestions on course selection.  selection • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  necessary • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  requirements • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  dissertation • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  committee • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. success Other program-specific elements may be included here Requirements for all Doctoral Students in the XXX Program Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. End of first semester Review of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and (advisor, Doctoral studies committee. Every semester —program specific method should be noted here) Annually (Academic)or every semester, Yearly (committeeas determined by program) Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year exam Program-specific Coursework successfully completed “ Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year School “ Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year ) “ Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year approved “ Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of fourth or fifth year candidacy “ Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year Committee “ Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation “ Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End of fourth or fifth year School “ Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates completed and submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth yearSED “ Other program-specific requirements may be included here.

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an academic advisor. The advisor will be a member of the program department. Entering students and students near completion will be assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx or Llano). Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that students remain in good academic standing and make satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  • Providing suggestions on course selection.  • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of dissertation.  • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must • Students will sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students Milestone Expected Time in the EEB program Dissertation Requirements At the start of Achievement Filing your first semester, you should: • Meet with the EEB Graduate Advisor By the end of Preliminary Degree Plan. End the first semester, you should: • Identify your Research Mentor (Research Advisor) • Form your Dissertation Committee • Discuss expectations of first semester Review the student-mentor relationships with your advisor • Complete IDP and Milestones agreement During your second year, you should: • Meet annually with the EEB Graduate Advisor • Meet annually with your Dissertation Committee • Update your IDP • Work on your research proposal, with the intent of student’s progress completing your qualifying exam towards the end of the year • Seek any IRB approvals necessary for your research (if applicable) During your third year, you should: • Meet annually with their Academic advisor the EEB Graduate Advisor • Meet annually with your Dissertation Committee • Update your IDP • If not done already, complete your qualifying exam and coursework in order to become a Doctoral committee. Every semester Candidate During your fourth and subsequent years, you should: • Meet annually with the EEB Graduate Advisor • Meet annually with your Dissertation Committee • Update your IDP • Work on preparing manuscript(s) for publication (Academic), Yearly (committeeat least 1 required for graduation) Successful As you approach the completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. End of second year Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School. End of first year Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second year Dissertation proposal completed and approved. End of second year Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth year Student completes and files all your dissertation, you should: • Complete paperwork required for graduationgraduation • You must submit 1 first author paper for publication related to dissertation prior to your defense. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, • Complete defense and approved submit final dissertation according to deadlines set out by Committee. End of fourth or fifth year Dissertation accepted by Graduate the Grad School. End of fourth or fifth year Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End of fourth or fifth year

Academic Advising. Upon entering the doctoral program, all students will be assigned an advisora faculty mentor. The advisor mentor will be a member of the department. Entering students and students near completion will , which can be either assigned one advisor (Xx. Xxxxx) while students that have entered candidacy but not near completion will be assigned to another advisor (Drs. Xxxxx by the chair of the department or Llano)the program director. Academic advising includes the following elements that are designed to ensure that assist students remain in maintaining good academic standing and make making satisfactory progress through the program. Advisors are responsible for the following:  • Ensuring that annual committee meetings (or more frequent if the program desires to make more frequent reviews a requirement) reviews between student and advisor and/or supervising committee occur. The results of this review will be included in the program’s annual doctoral progress report. All students see the academic advisor before registering each semester.  • Providing suggestions on course selection.  • Reviewing the student’s Degree Plan to determine if the student is making progress consistent with the expectations of the program and reaching milestones according to the timeline provided on this form; working with the Doctoral Studies Committee and student to determine if modifications are necessary.  • Clarifying the timetable for completing any remaining course requirements, examinations, and other requirements.  • Providing the student with assistance in understanding the requirements for successful completion of the dissertation.  • Providing the student with assistance in assembling a dissertation committee.  • Providing the student with experiences and information that will optimize the student’s career opportunities and success.  In addition to this agreement form, students must sign the Biological Sciences departmental Faculty/Student mentoring agreement. Requirements for all Doctoral Students Milestone Expected Time of Achievement Filing of Preliminary Degree Plan. Plan End of first semester Review academic year Coursework successfully completed Spring of student’s progress with their Academic advisor and Doctoral committee. Every semester (Academic), Yearly (committee) the second academic year Successful completion of oral and/or written qualifying exam. exam End of the second academic year (during summer) Dissertation Committee appointed and approved by Graduate School Third academic year Students are given the Graduate School. End of first year ’s Dissertation Guidelines and Templates Research protocols and/or IRB approval (as applicable). End ) The end of first year Coursework successfully completed. End of second the third academic year Dissertation proposal completed and approved. approved End of second third academic year Student admitted to doctoral candidacy. candidacy End of second year Student submits manuscript for publication. End of fourth or fifth third academic year Student completes and files all paperwork required for graduation. End of graduation Spring semester -- fourth or fifth academic year Dissertation completed, successfully defended, and approved by Committee. Committee End of fourth or fifth academic year Dissertation accepted by Graduate School. End School Summer of fourth or fifth academic year Exit interview completed. End of fourth or fifth year completed Survey of Earned Doctorates submitted (applicable to Ph.D. only). End ) Summer of fourth or fifth yearacademic year Degree Completion Checklist for Students • Teach courses designated by your department • Maintain active student status by registering for courses every fall and spring semester • Complete Milestones Agreement Form with your advisor/mentor no later than the last class day of the Spring semester • Complete all required organized coursework • Schedule and successfully complete required qualifying exams • Form your dissertation committee in consultation with your advisor and dissertation Chair • Have your committee approved by program GSC and Graduate School • Prepare and successfully present your dissertation proposal • Apply for Advancement to Candidacy • Enroll in required dissertation hours and complete your dissertation • Successfully complete your defense of your dissertation • Submit required documentation to the Graduate School for completion and graduation I have read this form and have had the opportunity to discuss the information contained in it with my advisor. I understand the academic milestones that I am expected to reach in order to successfully complete the program, as well as the expected timeline for completing these milestones. Required Approvals: Student’s Name and UTEP ID Date Primary Advisor’s Name Date Secondary Advisor's Name Date