Milestones

Required paperwork and forms to complete and document graduate milestones can be found on this page. Be sure to consult the Graduate School Calendar for deadlines.

Advisors and students should familiarize themselves with the Department of Communication & Film's Graduate Policies.

PhD Plan of Study

PhD Advising Checklist for Students and Advisors

The PhD plan of study should be completed by the end of the first year, or before registering beyond 18 credit hours.

PhD Plan of Study Template (revised March 2024)

(These forms should be completed and signed by the advising committee and then submitted to Sonya Mills; NOTE: There is not a separate "cover sheet" for the plan of study.)

MA Special Project

TBD

PhD Comprehensive Exam

Comprehensive Exam Policy and Procedures

Comprehensive Exam Results Form (eTrieve form)

PhD Dissertation

Departmental Prospectus and Dissertation Guidelines

Thesis/Dissertation Committee Appointment Form (eTrieve form)
(This form should be completed and signed as soon as the committee is formed) 

Thesis/Dissertation Proposal Defense Form (eTrieve form)

Thesis/Dissertation Preparation Guide

Thesis/Dissertation Final Defense Results Form (eTrieve form)

Graduation

Graduation Information from the Graduate School

Graduate School Forms

Complete List of Graduate School Forms

Other Departmental Forms

COMM Department Forms

Program Assessment Forms (for Faculty)

PhD Assessment Form

MA Assessment Form