Master's Program Procedures

Procedures Notes
1. File master's program of courses. 1. Before the end of the first semester, usually when registering for second-semester courses.
2. Appointment of thesis director and committee member(s). Kuali form completed by student. 2. When agreed on.
3. Register for thesis hours (699). This form is required for initial registration only. Graduate studies assistant will obtain permission in future semesters. 3. Semester thesis work begun, with permission of adviser; credit hours determined by the adviser. Continuous enrollment is required until formal approval of the thesis by the Graduate School.
4. Apply for conditional admission into a doctoral program. The graduate studies assistant will notify you and provide instructions. 4. Following the appointment of the thesis director and completion of 30 hours. Requires area endorsement.
5. File designation of research tool.*(tool course) 5. Upon conditional admission to the doctoral program.
6. Apply for IRB or IACUC participant approval. 6. Before data collection.
7. File thesis proposal. 7. When approved by the committee.
8. Appointment of thesis examination committee and scheduling of oral defense. Kuali forms completed by student. 8. When the thesis is completed to committee satisfaction.
9. File  report of oral defense and approved thesis. Advisor provides information to graduate studies assistants who will submit to Graduate School. 9. When corrections in the thesis are made to the satisfaction of the examination committee.
10. Complete Foundation courses. 10. Before the award of M.A.
11. Apply to Graduate School for graduation through MyNIU. 11. Graduation deadlines.