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A. Although it is possible for the student to complete in one semester, 2 is the maximum (i.e., if student started in Fall, they must have passed the QE by the last day of the semester in the subsequent Spring semester). Therefore steps 2-4 below must all occur within 2 semesters.
2. The due date for the submission of the first full draft (submission 1) is determined by the committee in consultation with the student. After submission, the committee will read the draft, provide comments for revision to the chair, who then synthesizes comments (with approval and sign-off of all members) and shares this in written form with the student within 2 weeks of initial submission.
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