Doctoral Gateway

1. Degree Progress & Requirements

• Degree Requirements
  • Description: Track your academic timeline
  • → View PhD Degree Requirements
• Exams & Milestones
  • Description: Find preparation guides, deadlines, and committee requirements for your qualifying exam and preliminary/final defense.
  • → Access Exam & Milestone Guides
• En Route Master’s degree
  • Description: Obtain a Master’s degree while completing your PhD coursework.
  • → Review En Route Master's Guidelines

2. Registration & Credits

• Course Load & Registration
  • Description: Stay up to date on semester registration deadlines, credit hour minimums, and enrollment policies.
  • → View Registration Policies
• Reduced Course Load (Post-72 Credits)
  • Description: Eligible students who have completed 72 credits can enroll in 3 credits while finishing their dissertation.
  • You do not have to submit any paperwork to our office.

3. Funding & Appointments

• RA & TA Appointments
  • Description: Review the policies, responsibilities, pay schedules, and eligibility criteria for Graduate Assistantships.
  • → Read Assistantship Guidelines
• Graduate Student Support Plan (GSSP)
  • Description: Access details regarding your GSSP tuition benefits, health insurance coverage, and eligibility semesters.
  • → Check GSSP Benefits & Eligibility
  • → Commit to Fund Check