Master's Degree Forms and Deadlines

All current, degree-seeking graduate students pursuing a master's degree must complete the steps below, referring to the deadline dates and handbook as needed. NOTE:  Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher is required to download and enter information into these forms. Once  you have entered information on a form, you can then save it as a PDF document on your local computer. It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer as a browser when saving the forms to your computer.  If you do not have Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher, click here .

Degree Compliance Specialist Connie Sokolowski 777 Glades Road, SU80,101 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-297-6065 csokolow@fau.edu

	Master's Degree Deadline Dates
	Thesis & Dissertation Guidelines

Plan of Study for the Master’s Degree

• The Plan of Study

• Required for all Master’s students

• All students wishing to graduate in Summer 2008 or Fall 2008 are required to submit this form by May 9, 2008.  If you have submitted a Candidacy form with a detailed list of courses, you are not required to fill out a Plan of Study. Students are strongly encouraged to submit this form during their first or second semester of enrollment.

• It is recommended that you meet with your advisor to devise your Plan of Study.

• You must file the Plan of Study with the Graduate College prior to completion of half of your coursework.

• Download the writable PDF form. Note: The Plan of Study form will not be accepted unless it is typed.  Click here for the Plan of Study form.

• Complete the form by outlining all courses that will count toward the degree (including transfer credits and classes to remove deficiencies or other stipulations) in the appropriate tables.  You may save the populated form if you have Adobe Reader 8.  Check with your advisor to determine whether or not you can email the form for signature.

• Research Compliance and Safety

• All thesis students conducting research with human or animal subjects must complete the Research Compliance and Safety form (Form 12), and attach it to the Plan of Study before submission to the Graduate College.  Click here to download the form.

• Obtain required signatures and return the Plan of Study form to the Degree Compliance Specialist in the Graduate College (SU-80, 101).

Application for Degree Submission

• Application for Degree must be submitted by the deadline specified in the Academic Calendar for the semester in which you intend to graduate.

• Download and complete the writable PDF form, print the form, get the appropriate signatures and submit it to the Registrar’s office by the posted deadline.  Your college may have additional requirements for Application for Degree submission.

• Click here for the latest Academic Calendar

• Click here for the Application for Degree form