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Computer Science Department
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717

Location: 357 EPS Building
Tel: (406) 994-4780
Fax: (406) 994-4376
csinfo@cs.montana.edu

Department Head:
John Paxton
Summary and Timeline for Master's Degree Completion

This page provides a table that summarizes in succinct form the various procedures and deadlines you must meet on the way to the Master's degree.

Timeline


Thesis Track Project Track Courses-Only Track
Before enrolling in your first class Meet with the MS advisor, Dr. Ross. Meet with the MS advisor, Dr. Ross Meet with the MS advisor, Dr. Ross
During the first semester in which you take a course that you want to count towards your MS degree

Select an advisor from among the CS faculty.

Select an advisor from among the CS faculty. Select an advisor from among the CS faculty.
By the end of the next semester thereafter Turn a completed Program of Study in to Dr. Ross before enrolling in any courses. Turn a completed Program of Study in to Dr. Ross before enrolling in any courses. Turn a completed Program of Study in to Dr. Ross before enrolling in any courses.
At or before the start of the semester before the semester in which you plan to graduate Determine a thesis topic with your advisor and begin research work on that thesis. Determine a project topic with your advisor and begin work on that project. NA
At or before the start of the semester in which you intend to graduate Begin writing your paper for publication and your thesis as you finish your research. Complete your project, leaving enough time to write the project paper. NA
By the third Friday of the semester in which you intend to graduate Complete and submit an Application for Advanced Degree (found in the CS office). Complete and submit an Application for Advanced Degree (found in the CS office). Complete and submit an Application for Advanced Degree (found in the CS office).
By the end of the third week of the semester in which you intend to graduate

1. Schedule a time and room with the secretaries for the date of your comprehensive/defense of thesis exam. This exam must be scheduled on or before the 21st business day prior to the end of the semester in order for you to graduate during this semester.

2. Schedule a time with the seminar coordinator in which you will present your thesis. The seminar must take place before your comprehensive exam.

1. Schedule a time and room with the secretaries for the date of your comprehensive exam.This exam must be scheduled on or before the 14th business day prior to the end of the semester in order for you to graduate during this semester.

2. Schedule a time with the seminar coordinator in which you will present your project The seminar must take place before your comprehensive exam.

1. Schedule a time and room with the secretaries for the date of your comprehensive exam.This exam must be scheduled on or before the 14th business day prior to the end of the semester in order for you to graduate during this semester.
By the end of the fifth week of the semester in which you intend to graduate Take the part of the thesis that you have completed to this point to the division of graduate studies to have it reviewed for format. NA. NA
One week prior to your comprehensive examination Submit your thesis and paper for publication to your committee. Submit your project report to your committee. NA
After your comprehensive examination Make any last corrections to your thesis required by your committee. Once approved by your advisor, the thesis must be submitted to the Division of Graduate Education. Do this before the 14th business day prior to the end of the semester, because the Division of Graduate Education must actually check and approve your thesis before that date expires. Make any last corrections to your project report, and turn it in to the secretaries. NA

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Updated: 2009-08-27

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