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Physics Graduate Thesis
Please click here for a schedule
of upcoming Phyiscs Ph.D. Thesis Defenses.
The information on this page is applicable for both Ph.D. and Masters
(with the exception of an Oral defense) degree candidates.
> How do I submit a Thesis Proposal? When is
it due?
> I am going to graduate soon-what do I have
to do in terms of paperwork etc.?
> How do I get on/off the Degree List?
> When is my thesis due? Can I get an extension?
> How do I find a room for my Thesis Defense?
> When I submit my thesis to Physics Academic Programs, what do I need to bring?
How do I submit a Thesis Proposal? When is
it due?
Students must register for thesis and be assigned a thesis committee
no later than the first term of their fourth year of graduate school.
It is strongly recommended that students register for thesis in
a term earlier than this final deadline. The first step is for the
student and research supervisor to agree on a thesis topic. An initial
Graduate Thesis Proposal Cover
Sheet (Master's Degree candidates should see process in next paragraph) must be submitted to Academic Programs by the
second week of the term. The form requires an initial thesis title,
the name and signature of the research supervisor, and the name
of one reader for the thesis committee agreed upon by the student
and advisor. The student should register for 8.THG (reminder: the
minimum number of combined units for all subjects in any particular
semester should equal 36) beginning this term. A third reader from
the physics faculty, who is not in the same research area, but whose
interests, background, or special knowledge make him or her an appropriate
member of the committee, will be assigned by the Graduate Student
Coordinator. If there is a co-supervisor (see above), the thesis
committee will consist of four people: research supervisor, co-supervisor,
selected reader, and assigned reader. After notification of the
final reader, the student will need to convene an initial thesis
committee meeting no later than four weeks before the last day of
classes.
Master's degree candidates should complete the initial SM Thesis Proposal
Cover Sheet. The second reader of the Master's degree thesis committee
is assigned by the Graduate Student Coordinator. Once the second
reader is assigned, the thesis proposal submission process is complete.
See the Doctoral Guidelines for
additional information.
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I am going to graduate soon--what do I have
to do in terms of paperwork etc.?
Please reference the Registrar's
Office Homepage and find the "Graduating Students"
link for a complete graduation checklist. Students should reference
this list at the START of the semester prior to graduation.
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How do I get on/off the Degree List?
Petitioning to be on the degree list for a particular commencement
is required. Note that it is EASIER TO BE REMOVED FROM THE DEGREE
LIST THAN TO BE ADDED. Thus, students are encouraged to petition
for the degree list if they have any aspiration of graduating. Removing
oneself from the degree list requires an e-mail to Academic Programs, and a visit to Marti Ward in the Registrar's
Office, 5-111.
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When is my thesis due? Can I get an extension?
The Doctoral Thesis due dates can be found on the Institute's Academic
Calendar. The department can generally grant some extensions
beyond the Institute deadline. Students desiring extensions should
contact the Academic Administrator.
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How do I find a room for my Thesis Defense?
Many Divisions have conference and/or seminar rooms which can be
used for oral exams and defenses. Physics
Headquarters has limited rooms available for meetings and conferences
(because demand is heavy, these rooms are difficult to schedule).
Classrooms can be scheduled through the Registrar's
Office.
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When I submit my thesis to Physics Academic Programs, what do I need to bring?
Please refer to the Graduate Thesis Submission
Guidelines.
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