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Students must register for STM X99R the first X99W in each semester that you register for dissertation hours. The next semester, and all other semesters, students register for STM X99W, from the semester you advance to candidacy until your semester of graduation. The X indicates the number of hours for which a student enrolls. For example, STM 399R 399W equals three hours of the first semester of dissertation, 699R 699W equals six hours, and 999R 999W equals nine hours. Students will register for STM 399W, 699W, or 999W for the second semester of dissertation, and all other semesters thereafter.
Dissertation Proposal
All students are required to write a dissertation proposal and to submit it to their committee one week prior to a public discussion. The Graduate Coordinator will post notice of the meeting and email copies to STEM faculty and students. A public discussion will be held to provide feedback and suggestions on the proposal.
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