Appendix 7a. MCB Calendar of Deadlines, Thesis Master's Candidates

First Year

• September 30: Thesis Committee (3 members, including adviser as Chair) submitted to MCB program office (pg 13)
• January 31: Thesis Outline approved by committee and MCB Program Director. Submitted to MCB program office (to be forwarded to the Graduate School) four months prior to oral exam/defense (pg 13)
• Final Oral Examination/Thesis Defense: Final Exam Report and signature page submitted to MCB office; final written thesis submitted to Graduate School (pg 13)

Graduation Deadlines

All requirements for any advanced degrees to be awarded at a given degree-granting period must be completed by the appropriate deadline, as per the Graduate School. It is the student’s responsibility to fill out all necessary forms and meet all requirements set by the Graduate School for graduation. See the Graduate School Handbook and Graduate School Bulletin. For more information, contact the Graduate School at 545-0722.