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Each student must choose a supervisory committee by the end of their second term or when they have completed 12 credit hours. You will not be able to pre-register for a third term unless your supervisory committee has been formed. The Graduate Council may deny a degree to any person who has failed to comply with this regulation at the proper time.

In order to have a committee formed you must provide in writing with the faculty information and the degree you are obtaining to the Academic Services Office. Changes in your committee after it is formed must also be made by written notice. Both parties that are to be removed/added must send the Academic Services Office written verification; memo, email, etc., that they are willing to be removed/added from your committee. Supervisory committees cannot be changed in the semester you graduate.

Master of Science Thesis Option (3 member minimum)

The supervisory committee will consist of at least three members from the Materials Science Department: the Advisor and at least two other members.

Master of Science Non-Thesis Option (1 member)

The supervisory committee will consist of one advisor only from the Materials Science Department.

Doctor of Philosophy (5 member minimum)

The supervisory committee will consist of at least four members from the department (the Advisor and three other members) and an external member who does not belong to the MSE department. The chair and external member are required to attend the defense. No more than two Materials Science members may be substituted.

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