Graduate Studies in Natural Resources Science and Management

Handbook: Degree Progress

Master's Degree Requirements for Graduation

Unless stated otherwise, you should submit all forms to 316 Johnston Hall. Always provide the NRSM Program Office with a copy of your forms.  All students must submit an Application for Degree to 200 Fraser Hall or 105 Green Hall on or before the first working day of the intended month of graduation.

Plan A

  1. Submit the Degree Program and Statement of Education and Career Goals (.pdf) after 10 credits or during the second semester of study to the NRSM Program Office.
  2. Degree Programs must be reviewed, approved and filed no later than one term prior to your final exam.
  3. Once the Degree Program has been approved by The Graduate School and the thesis is ready to go to the reviewers, request a graduation packet. The Thesis Reviewers Report form will be issued at that time. Remember to allow your committee at least 2 weeks to read the thesis.
  4. Submit the Application for Degree to 200 Fraser or 105 Green by the first working day of the intended month of graduation.
  5. Submit the signed Thesis Reviewer's Report form to 316 Johnston Hall. The Final Examination Report Form will be issued at that time. You must have the Final Exam Form before you report for the exam.
  6. Return the Final Examination Report form by the last working day of the intended month of graduation.
  7. Submit two unbound copies of your thesis to the Graduate School, both signed by your adviser(s), by the last working day of the intended month of graduation.  CFANS requires students to submit a signed thesis to the corresponding library as well.

Plan B

  1. Submit the Degree Program and Statement of Education and Career Goals (.pdf) after 10 credits or during the second semester of study to the NRSM Program Office. 
  2. Degree Programs must be reviewed, approved and filed no later than one term prior to your final exam.
  3. Once the Degree Program has been approved by The Graduate School, pick up the Final Examination Report form and the graduation packet prior to the final oral examination. You must have the Final Exam Form before you report for the exam.
  4. Submit an Application for Degree to 200 Fraser or 105 Green by the first working day of the intended month of graduation.
  5. Return the Final Examination Report form by the last working day of the intended month of graduation.

Doctoral Degree Requirements for Graduation

Unless stated otherwise, you should submit all forms to 316 Johnston Hall. Always provide the NRSM Program Office with a copy of your forms.  All students must submit an Application for Degree to 200 Fraser Hall or 105 Green Hall on or before the first working day of the intended month of graduation.

  1. Submit the Degree Program and Statement of Education and Career Goals (.pdf) after during the second year of study to the NRSM Program Office. 
  2. Degree Programs must be reviewed, approved and filed no later than one term prior to your Preliminary Oral Exam.
  3. After completion of all Preliminary Written Exams and at least one week before the Preliminary Oral Exam, submit the Preliminary Written Examination Report form.
  4. Schedule the Preliminary Oral with The Graduate School at least one week in advance of the exam. The Prelim Oral must take place at least one academic term (15 weeks) before the Final Oral Defense.
  5. Within one working day of completion of the Prelim Oral exam, submit the signed Preliminary Oral Examination Report form.
  6. At least one term prior to the Final Oral Exam, file a Thesis Proposal form.
  7. Anytime after the Thesis Proposal has been approved by The Graduate School, you can request your graduation packet by clicking here, or by visiting 316 Johnston Hall. The Thesis Reviewer's Report form will be issued at that time.
  8. Submit an Application for Degree to 200 Fraser or 105 Green by the first working day of the intended month of graduation.
  9. Submit the signed Thesis Reviewer's Report form and schedule the Final Oral Defense at least one week prior to the exam.
  10. Return the signed Final Oral Examination Report form no later than one working day following completion of the Final Oral Defense.
  11. Submit a copy of the dissertation abstract and a copy of the dissertation (all signed by the advisor[s]) plus the Microfilm Agreement Form and the Survey of Earned Doctorates by the last working day of the intended month of graduation.

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