Step-by-step guides to degree progress and completion
Students in all graduate and professional programs must submit a Graduate Degree Plan in the second or third semester of their program. Check with your program office for instructions.
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Requirements for a Master's Degree
Students in M Ed, MEEd, MEHS, M Eng, MPS, MTAG, and MTRES programs may follow different degree steps. Please check with your program office.
Thesis-based Degree (Plan A) - Follow these steps
Detailed Requirements for Master's Degree with Thesis
Project-based Degree (Plan B) - Follow these steps
Detailed Requirements for Master's Degree with Project Paper
Coursework-based Degree (Plan C) - Follow these steps
Detailed Requirements for Master's Degree with Coursework Only
Requirements for a Doctoral Degree
Doctor of Education (EdD) Degree - Follow these steps
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree - Follow these steps
Graduate School Policy
Application of Credits for Students Earning Graduate Degrees
Master's Performance Standards