An official Planned Program of Study (PPOS) is required for each graduate student by the end of the second semester.

The Planned Program of Study which consists of the courses and other requirements for the M.A., M.F.A., M.S., M.E., M.P.H., D.M.A., or Ph.D. degrees should be established in consultation with the major faculty Advisor or advisory committee.

After consultation with the major faculty advisor, the student should submit their PPOS via the Student Information System (SIS) for advisor and School of Graduate Studies approval. A revised program of study must also be submitted via SIS when any change in the original plan occurs. For graduate engineering students, additional details regarding degree program requirements are given in the engineering section of the Bulletin.

The various departments and schools may make such additional regulations concerning programs of study as may be necessary to reach particular academic goals. These regulations must be in writing, with a copy filed in the School of Graduate Studies.

Submission Process

Visit the Student Information System User Guides page to download a quick reference guide and a training manual on creating a planned program of study.

Submit your PPOS via the Student Information System.