Below is a list of important documents that you will use throughout your graduate academic career at the University of Connecticut. Additional information can be found on The Graduate School website and the Graduate Student Senate website.
PhD Students
Change of Major Advisor
First year students will need to submit this form once they have joined a lab.
Plan of Study for PhD Students
After completing 18 credits, you should create a plan of study that lists all the course you will take while at UConn. The Plan of Study must be approved by at least 3 members of your committee. Should you need to edit your plan of study, this form can be filled out.
Second Year Review
Before the end of May of the second year, the students need to take the 2nd year review. The student writes a 2-3 page-long document that describes background material for their research project. This can serve as the introduction to the prospectus proposal and should be properly referenced. Guidelines can be found here.
General Examination for the Doctoral Degree
Before the end of August of the third year, the students need to take the General Examination, a written document describing the proposed research is prepared in the format of grant proposal. This can serve as the prospectus required by the graduate school. Guidelines can be found here. Once completed, a Report on the General Examination for the Doctoral Degree must be submitted. You should submit the Report immediately following the general examination. It must be signed by your committee.
Dissertation Tentative Approval Page
You should turn this form into The Graduate School (email/pdf or faxed copies also accepted) at least two weeks prior to the date of the final oral defense.
Report on the Final Examination for the Doctoral Degree
You should submit this form immediately following the final examination. It must be signed by your committee.
Master's Students
After completing 18 credits, you should create a plan of study that lists all the course you will take while at UConn. The Plan of Study must be approved by at least 3 members of your committee.
You should submit this form immediately following the final examination. It must be signed by your committee.