Always reference the CEE Handbook!
| Step | Required Form(s) | Timeframe | Signatories |
| Constructing Program of Study | CEE PhD Program of Study | Typically filed before or by the Admission to Candidacy | Faculty advisor and Associate Chair |
| Comprehensive Exams* | CEE PhD Comprehensive Exams Results | Most often within first 12 months of entering PhD program, but must be taken within first two years. | Faculty advisor and Associate Chair; Comprehensive Examining Committee members and Faculty advisor |
| SEMM Course Qualifier (in DocuSign) | Four courses at graduate-level (6xxx and above) non-seminar non-special-topic/problem courses from four GT Colleges: Engineering, Computing, Design, Science. A minimum of two among these four courses must be from the SEMM major/specialization list provided. Must pass the coursework qualifier with a minimum 3.5 GPA prior to PhD proposal exam. | Graduate Programs Manager | |
| CISE Qualifier Form (in DocuSign) | All four courses must be graduate-level (6xxx and above) non-seminar non-specialtopic/problem courses from four GT Colleges: Engineering, Computing, Design, Science. A minimumof two among these four courses must be from the CISE major/specialization list provided. Must pass the coursework qualifierwith a minimum 3.5 GPA prior to their PhD proposal exam. | Graduate Programs Manager | |
| Appointing Thesis Advisory Committee | CEE Appt of PhD Thesis Advisory Committee (Recommended) | Within six months of passing comprehensive exams | Faculty advisor and Associate Chair |
| Defending Thesis Proposal | CEE Notification of PhD Thesis Proposal Results | Within 12 months of passing comprehensive exams – submit written thesis proposal and orally defend | Thesis Advisory Committee members, faculty advisor, and Associate Chair |
| Admission to Candidacy | Request for Admission to PhD Candidacy Form * | After passing comprehensive exam, defending thesis proposal, and having minor courses selected | Thesis Advisory Committee members, Associate Chair and Graduate Programs Manager |
| Minor Letter | Doctoral Minor form | After passing comprehensive exam, selecting research topic, and completing Minor courses | Faculty advisor and Associate Chair |
| Appointment of Defense Committee | CEE Appt of Final Doctoral (Oral Defense) Committee (Recommended) | After approval of thesis proposal | Associate Chair |
| Thesis Defense Announcement | CEE PhD Thesis Defense Announcement | Must be submitted to Student Services Office a minimum of 14 days before your defense | N/A |
| Thesis Defense Results | CEE Notification of PhD Thesis Defense Results; Certificate of Thesis Approval Form | After successful defense | Final Doctoral Committee members, faculty advisor, and Associate Chair; Committee members and Associate Chair |
| Online Application for Graduation | Accessible through OSCAR | Term prior to graduation | N/A |