• Prepare written research proposal

• Form dissertation committee in consultation with supervisor and set date and location for oral exam 2-3 months in advance

• Give research proposal to committee at least 2 weeks prior to oral exam, for review

• Prepare oral exam presentation

• Submit Chemical Engineering Candidacy Examination Form electronically at least one week prior to the exam

• No food allowed

• Complete online application to candidacy on the Graduate School website

• Register for -99R, and the next semester register for -99W (Beginning with the 2019-2020 school year, you will only need to register for *99W courses; the *99R will be retired)

• Continue to register for -99W every semester, including the semester you graduate