CESE Graduate Forms

Students pursuing a degree in the Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy Program are required at various times to complete the following forms, all of which can be downloaded here as PDF files:

Program of Study Worksheet: Students must develop a formal program of study detailing their intended coursework in consultation with the student's advisor and Program Committee by the end of the first semester of residence. Programs must be approved by the student's advisor and the CESE Graduate Coordinator. The worksheet must include a schedule for completion of 36 hours of graduate credit, including required core courses.

Program Committee Form: All students in the progam must assemble a Program Committee by the end of the first term of residence. Each committee must have at least one member from the natural sciences and one member from the social sciences. The committee chair or co-chair must be a CESE faculty member, and at least 50% of the committee must be drawn from CESE. Committees are usually made up of three faculty members, but more may be invited, if necessary or desired.

Thesis / Professional Paper Proposal Form: This form must be submitted to the student's Program Committee for approval of a proposed thesis or professional paper.

Annual Student Progress Form and Request for Financial Aid: All graduate students must fill out this form, whether or not the student is requesting continued funding in the form of Teaching Assistantships, Graduate Assistantships, or Research Assistantships. The student must turn in the form to the Graduate Coordinator no later than March 5th. Information provided in this form will be used to determine status and financial support.

Thesis / Professional Paper Approval Form: Upon successful completion and unanimous approval of the thesis or professional paper, this form is signed by the Members of the Program Committee, the Graduate Coordinator and the CESE Director, and submitted to the Graduate College along with the abstract of the thesis or professional paper.

Report on Result of Final Oral Defense of Thesis / Professional Paper : Upon successful completion and unanimous approval of the final oral defense of the thesis or professional paper, this form is signed by the Members of the Program Committee, the Graduate Coordinator and the CESE Director, and submitted to the Graduate College.

Teaching Assistant / Lab Evaluation Form: This form is for instructors to evaluate a student TA at the conclusion of his or her lab.

Updated 6.19.06