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MASTER'S CALENDAR

ACADEMIC YEAR, 2007-2008

MASTER'S PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Master's Advisory Committee form, consisting of a major adviser and at least two other members of the graduate faculty, should be submitted (in duplicate) to the Graduate School immediately following or at the time of admission to the program of study.

MASTER’S THESIS COMMITTEE
The Master’s Thesis Committee form, consisting of a thesis director and at least two other members of the graduate faculty, should be submitted (in duplicate) to the Graduate School as soon as the committee has been selected but no later than three months prior to the date of the comprehensive examination.

MASTER'S THESIS TITLE
The Master's Thesis Title form, consisting of the title of the thesis and approved by the thesis director, should be submitted (in duplicate) to the Graduate School as soon as the thesis topic has been established but no later than three months prior to the date of the comprehensive examination.

THESIS REGISTRATION
Those presenting a master's thesis as a part of the requirements for the master's degree must register for a minimum of six semester hours of master's thesis. Registration beyond six hours carries no degree credit. Consult your thesis director concerning registration for thesis. NOTE: The mark of "R" is the only acceptable mark reported when a thesis is in progress. A grade or mark may be assigned to the thesis when it has been accepted by the committee. Any grade assigned by the committee for thesis is to be recorded on the Record of Progress for the Master's Degree.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DISCLOSURE
The Intellectual Property Disclosure form is required for ALL master’s students submitting a master’s thesis. This form must be submitted to the Graduate School by the time that the final copies of the thesis are submitted for deposit in the University Libraries.

PRELIMINARY COPIES
The thesis, after its acceptance by the thesis director, should be submitted for approval to each thesis committee member. The committee must receive the thesis at least three (3) weeks before the final oral defense. You must obtain and follow the "Guide for Preparing Theses and Dissertations" that is available at our web site www.uark.edu/grad or at the Union Bookstore.

FINAL COPIES
Two (2) unbound typewritten copies of the thesis in prescribed form should be submitted to the Graduate School at least ONE WEEK BEFORE GRADUATION (August 3, 2007 , for the August 2007 diploma; December 5, 2007, for the December 2007 diploma; and May 2, 2008, for the May 2008 diploma).

MASTER'S EXAMINATION
The master's comprehensive examination should be scheduled at least ONE (1) WEEK BEFORE GRADUATION (prior to August 3, 2007, for the August 2007 diploma; December 5, 2007, for the December 2007 diploma; and May 2, 2008, for the May 2008 diploma).

APPLICATION FOR THE DEGREE
A student cannot be cleared for graduation until an application for the degree has been filed with the Registrar's Office and the appropriate graduation fee has been paid.

The degree application is obtained from the Graduate School Office and filed with the Registrar in the semester in which the student expects to receive the degree.

You must apply for the degree with the Registrar as early in the semester as possible, but no later than:

  • June 15, 2007 for an August 2007 diploma;
  • September 28, 2007 for a December 2007 diploma;
  • February 22, 2008* for a May 2008 diploma.

*To be included in the 2008 All-University Commencement Program, you should apply by February 22, 2008.

If there are any questions with regard to any of the above information, please contact the Graduate School at 575-4401.

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