 Graduate:
Frequently Asked Questions |
| How
many faculty need to be on my graduate committee?
For the thesis option, four faculty members are necessary. Social,
physical and biological sciences and two colleges need to be represented.
For the non-thesis option a major professor and the program director are
required. |
| How
do I choose my committee? Your
major professor is automatically a member of your committee. You
should ask faculty members to be on your committee that compliment your
research interests but that will provide balance from an interdisciplinary
perspective. |
What
forms do I need to fill out and when? Graduate
College Student Forms are available on their website at
http://www.grad.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=32490
Appointment
of Major Professor and/or Committee Form
Study
Plan
Study
Plan and Committee Change Form
Non-Thesis
Requirement Report Form
Report
of Preliminary Examination and Advancement to Candidacy |
| Can
I audit classes? How many? Yes.
There is no limit to the number of classes a graduate student can audit,
however, audited courses cannot count on your study plan. |
| What
if I get a "D" in a course? Only
courses with a grade of "C" or better can be placed on your
study plan. |
| Do
I need to present my research? Yes,
for both thesis and non-thesis options you will need to present your
research. Many students present in their EnvS 501 class. |
| Where
can I find specific information about the thesis format? The
College of Graduate Studies has a thesis and dissertation handbook at
http://www.grad.uidaho.edu/default.aspx?pid=93026 |
| Do
I have to publish my research if I am doing a thesis? You
have an obligation to make your research available to other scholars so
you are highly encouraged to publish in referred journals or presses. |
| What
is the difference between thesis and non-thesis? The
non-thesis option requires 3 credits of non-thesis research. A
thesis option required 6 to 10 credits of research, a thesis defense and a
written thesis. |
| After
I defend my thesis, how long do I have to turn in my final thesis to the
College of Graduate Studies so that I can graduate? You
have six months from the day you defend to turn in your thesis. |
| How
many copies of my thesis do I need to submit? You
are required to submit two copies on bond paper to the College of Graduate
Studies. The Environmental Science Program and your major professor
will need one copy (not required on bond paper). |
| What
if I fail my defense? You
have three months in which to re-present your thesis. |
