UMBC/Dept of CSEE
CMSC M.S. Checklist

Created June 2005

Instructions: Save this html file and tick off the check-boxes as and when you meet these requirements.

Name: Adam Anthony
Semester in which MS program was started: Fall 2006

X	When you arrive on campus	Check in with the department; SUBMIT your original official transcripts of ALL previous degrees to the Graduate School and submit a copy to CSEE Dept.
X	When you arrive on campus	Meet with your temporary advisor; plan classes
X	Before classes start	Attend orientation sessions, including one for TA/RAs
X	Before classes start	Subscribe to csee-grad-cs mailing list
X	Before classes start	International TAs must be tested by English Language Center
X	Before classes start	Register for classes
X	At all times	Maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher, and obtain grades of B or better in the four core/breadth courses Else, risk academic warning / probation / dismissal
X	If planning to go on Leave-of-Absence in a semester (Domestic students ONLY – International students are not eligible for LOA)	Submit LOA request to GPD Register for CMSC 999 BEFORE final course ADD date (usually 10 days after classes start)
X	In your first two semesters (full time); first three semesters (part time)	Get to know faculty in your area(s) of interest, and find a research advisor
X	By the end of your 2nd semester [or in the semester when 15 credits have been completed, for part-time students] (April 15 or Nov. 15)	File the change of advisor form to officially identify your permanent research advisor
X	By the end of your 2nd semester [or in the semester when 15 credits have been completed, for part-time students] (April 15 or Nov. 15)	File the CSEE Program of Study form (available from CSEE website)
X	Prior to taking a non-CMSC course for degree	Submit request for approval of non-CMSC course credits (at most 6 credits) to GPD for approval
X	In the semester that you expect to complete your project or thesis (by Jan 31, June 30 or Sep 30)	Submit a one-page research abstract
X	Prior to submitting Fulfillment of Course Requirements form	Obtain Graduate Committee and Graduate School approval for non-UMBC course transfers and non-CMSC course credit approvals
X	In the semester you intend to graduate (2nd week of Feb, June 10 or Oct) - check Graduate School website for dates	File the Graduate School Fulfillment of Course Requirements of Master's Degree form File the Graduate School Application for Diploma (a fee will be charged to your student account) Register for at least one credit
X	At least two months prior to thesis defense (if thesis option)	File the Graduate School Nomination of Members for the Final Master's Examination Committee form
X	At least 1 month before defending your thesis (if thesis option)	Circulate a thesis proposal to your committee
X	At least two weeks prior to submitting Scholarly Paper to CSEE Dept.(if non-thesis option)	Circulate report to advisor and reader
X	Two weeks prior to thesis defense (if thesis option)	File the Graduate School Certification of Completion of Master's Thesis form
X	At least 2 days prior to thesis defense (if thesis option)	Announce your thesis defense on csee-grad and csee-faculty mailing lists
X	By last day that Graduate School will accept final thesis	Submit Final Formatted Thesis (thesis option); Submit Scholarly Report to CSEE Department, signed by advisor and reader Submit Grad. School's Certification of Completion of M.S. degree Requirements form
X	Graduate School Commencement Day	Attend Commencement, if possible Thank any family, friends, relatives, faculty, staff and others who made this achievement possible. Remember to sign up with Office of Institutional Development, Alumni Association and generously give back to UMBC.
X	After Graduation	Stay in touch with your UMBC friends, faculty, Dept. and campus Remember that "Learning Never Ends" and education is a life-long process. Education is for Life; not merely for a Living. Give back to society, whenever, whatever, however you can. If you receive an alumni survey from UMBC, please take the time to fill out the survey: your feedback is essential in continuously improving UMBC's quality. Please let the department know your plans for after graduation.