Steps to Earning My Master’s Plan C

The MS Plan C requires coursework only.

  1. Your advisor.
    1. Plan C students have only an advisor instead of a full committee. Check with the GPC to see who advises for each Plan C program (AERO, MECH, SPACE, COMP)
  2. Complete a Program of Study (PoS).
    1. The PoS is a contract between the student, committee, and SGS regarding what courses the student will take to meet SGS and department requirements and complete the degree program.
    2. Use the appropriate checklist of requirements (AERO, MECH, SPACE, COMP) to create your PoS. Your GPC and/or advisor will help you select courses that fit your area of research.
    3. Email the PoS to the GPC who will then submit it for approval from your advisor and SGS.
    4. Due by the end of the second semester.
  3. What next?
    1. At the start of your final semester, notify the GPC of your plan to complete. The GPC will email the SGS a list of all Plan C completions for the semester.
    2. The SGS will email you instruction on what to do to apply for graduation, commencement, and any other requirements you need to fulfill.
  4. Awarding of degree
    1. The SGS will do a final review of your file to make sure all forms and steps are complete. If anything is missing, the SGS will email a list of missing items to you and the GPC. If all steps are complete, the SGS will email you the degree award date and any post-completion information.
  5. Diplomas are mailed approximately eight weeks after the semester ends by the Registrar's Office. Notify the Registrar's Office if you think you should have received your diploma and have not.