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Degree Information

Steps to Fulfill Master's Degree Requirements

1	Meet with departmental graduate advisor to plan course of study for first semester.		When: Before first semester registration. Approved by: Graduate advisor or intercollegiate faculty chair.
2	Establish advisory committee. Submit a degree plan.*		When: Following the deadline imposed by the student's college and no later than 90 days prior to final oral or thesis defense. Approved by: Advisory committee, department head or intercollegiate faculty chair, and Office of Graduate Studies (OGS).
3	If thesis is required, submit thesis proposal.		When: 15 working days prior to the submission of the Request for the Final Examination. Approved by: Advisory committee, department head or intercollegiate faculty chair, and OGS.
4	Apply for degree**; pay graduation fee.		When: During the first week of the final semester, see OGS calendar.
5	Check to be sure degree program and advisory committee are up to date and all ELPE requirements (if applicable) and course work are complete.		When: Well before submitting request to schedule final examination.
6	Complete residence requirement.		When: If applicable, before or during final semester. Approved by: OGS.
7	Submit request for permission to schedule final examination.		When: Must be received by OGS at least 10 working days before exam date. See OGS calendar for deadlines. Approved by: Advisory committee, department head or intercollegiate faculty chair, and OGS.
8	If required, upload one approved final copy of thesis as a single PDF file (thesis.tamu.edu) and submit signed approval page to the Thesis Office.		When: See OGS calendar for deadlines. Approved by: Advisory committee, department head or intercollegiate faculty chair or intercollegiate faculty chair, and OGS.
9	Graduation; arrange for cap and gown.		For more information, contact the University Bookstore.

* Forms may be found on the Office of Graduate Studies website ogs.tamu.edu/OGS/currentForms.htm.

** Complete the application for degree form via the website at degreeapp.tamu.edu.