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Appendix 1. Deadlines For Original Research Proposal/Comprehensive Exam
| Spring Term | Fall Term | |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary meeting with students and faculty | Fall semester | As needed |
| Abstract of Original Research Proposal and Statement of Independence submitted to MCB program office | Spring semester, first day of classes | Fall semester, first day of classes |
| Examining Committee appointed and abstract distributed | Within two weeks of the first day of classes | Within two weeks of the first day of classes |
| Examining Committee Chair will notify the student if the abstract is approved | Within ten days of receiving the abstract | Within ten days of receiving the abstract |
| Date of comprehensive examination (ORP defense) scheduled. The proposal must be circulated at least ten days prior to the examination and cannot be rejected after the fifth day preceding the examination | April 1 | November 1 |
| Last possible date to defend ORP | May 15 | December 15 |
*Failure to observe these deadlines is a cause for dismissal from the Program. All extensions must be approved in advance of the stated deadline by the Chair of the Curriculum Committee.