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Fill out the top portion of the form each semester; the Department uses this information to contact you in case of questions or changes in the course schedule, or your registration.
Because course numbers are associated with a variety of topics, be sure to write in the course title as well as the unique number.
If you are taking an independent study course, report, or thesis, please write in the name of the faculty member who has agreed to supervise you.
Your Academic Adviser must sign this form before the Graduate Coordinator will clear your registration bar.
Only register for courses that are indicated with pre-approval by your Academic Adviser on the Special Education Advising form.
Ongoing Advising
In addition to meeting with your Academic Adviser to complete the Program of Work, there are several reasons and benefits to meeting with your Academic Adviser on an ongoing basis:
Your relationship with your Academic Adviser is the foundation for a successful doctoral experience. This is the individual who will typically (though not necessarily) serve in a variety of roles in your doctoral work, including research mentoring supervisor, and dissertation supervisor
Your Academic Adviser can assist you in becoming familiar with the concentration, the department, and other university resources
Your Academic Adviser represents you at Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) meetings, for any matters that go before the GSC, including your annual review of progress, and advancement to candidacy
It is not unusual for your Academic Adviser, Research Mentoring Supervisor, and the Dissertation Supervisor to be the same faculty member. However, you may select different faculty members based on personal preference and mutual interest in the research being conducted.