Advising

Most graduate students will work with more than one faculty advisor. Upon entering a graduate program in the Department of English, students are advised by the Graduate Director who will help students design a program of study. The Director will also help students identify other faculty members who can serve as advisors in their primary area of interest or track (Creative Writing, Literature, Professional/Technical Writing, Rhetoric/Composition, TESOL/Linguistics) and with other program requirements (i.e. thesis, degree papers, comprehensive exams).

Advisor-Approved Program of Study: The Advisor-Approved Program of Study is a form listing all courses that will be used to fulfill degree requirements. A student should submit a Program of Study (“P of S”) form before 14 hours have been completed and will not be allowed to graduate unless the form has been filed with the Graduate College.

P of S forms are available online from the Graduate College (under “ Program Forms”). Before submitting a P of S to the Graduate College, it must be approved and signed by the Graduate Director or subject area/track coordinator.

Once the P of S form has been finalized and submitted, changes to it may be made by completing a Change of Advisor-Approved Program of Study form.

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