Electrical and Computer Engineering
FORMS & POLICIES
| FORM | DUE | MS - CW | MS - Project | MS - Thesis | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Request for Supervisory Committee | Second semester of study (MS) Before Qualifying Exam (PhD) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Program of Study | End of second semester (MS) End of third semester (PhD) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| MS Final Exam Forms (Coursework / Project) | By final semester | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| ECE 6950 Special Study Request Form | Prior to enrollment in ECE 6950 | ✓ | |||
| Qualifying Exam | During second semester | ✓ | |||
| Research Comprehensive Exam (Thesis / Dissertation Proposal) | By third semester (MS) By fifth semester (PhD) | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Final Oral Exam Form (Thesis / Dissertation Defense) | With approval of dissertation/thesis | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fulfillment of Proficiency Requirements *For students with a non-EE/ECE degree | Beginning of final semester | ✓* | ✓* | ✓* | ✓* |
| Application for Graduation | Semester prior to graduation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
All Forms
Credit Requests
For each of these credit request forms, students must meet with an ECE faculty or approved advisor to review their eligibility before submitting the form
Submit form to your academic advisor or the ECE Main Office to be enrolled
Submit form to your academic advisor or the ECE Main Office to be enrolled
Submit online form to request enrollment in credits
Petitions
If an “I” grade is appropriate, the instructor & student should make a clear plan for completion together.
Request a transfer evaluation from the appropriate department for each class you would like to petition.
For questions, please reach out your academic advisor.
End of Degree
Complete the following checklist with your academic advisor, and apply by posted deadlines.
Meet with the Graduate Student Coordinator to review eligibility. See Bachelor’s to Master’s page for more information.
Application information for ECE Master’s and PhD degree programs. For questions, contact the Graduate Student Coordinator.
General
If an “I” grade is appropriate, the instructor & student should make a clear plan for completion together.
Students should transfer eligible credits immediately upon entering the graduate program
Read more about University Leave of Absence policy and discuss with Graduate Student Coordinator before submitting.
Once your defense has been scheduled, we will advertise it to our faculty, students, and industry partners on our department socials
students should meet with their academic advisor and review the degree requirements set by the Graduate School.
Master's
For planning out your degree. Can also be signed by Graduate Student Coordinator for tuition reimbursement (i.e. PAQ program, etc.)
Complete form and return in person or via email to the Graduate Student Coordinator to be enrolled in ECE 6950 project credits. For more information see MS Project page.
When their MS project is completed, students need to submit this form to the Graduate Student Coordinator before the end of their final term.
PhD
Supervisory Committee
Students may complete this form with signatures, or send list of committee members to the Graduate Student Coordinator to be entered into the Grad Tracking system. For committee members outside of the University of Utah the following will also need to be provided:
- CV (updated within the last 3 years)
- Justification Letter – The student should submit a paragraph explaining why the committee member was chosen to search on the student’s committee and how they are qualified to assist with the student’s research. The Graduate Student Coordinator will formalize the letter with letterhead and DGS signature.
Program of Study
Meet with Graduate Student Coordinator during your final year to complete
Proposal ConfirmationDefense Confirmation
To be completed by Graduate Student Coordinator
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(Events -> Request Event -> Submit Form)
- Plagiarism and AI
- Graduate Dismissal Policy
- Policy Handbook for Undergraduate Programs (BS in EE and BS in CE)