Suggested PhD checklist
| Action | Timeframe |
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Application to UM geosciences program |
3 months before starting term |
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Acceptance by advisor |
2 months before starting term |
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Meet with advisor to develop curriculum |
1 week before starting term |
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Meet with committee to review curriculum |
At beginning of each semester |
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Comprehensive exam |
4th term |
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Submission of dissertation draft |
6th term (min.) – 12th term (max.) |
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Completion of 60 graduate credits |
6th term (min.)-14th term (max.) |
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Dissertation defense |
6th term (min.)-14th term (max.) |