For students starting fall 2016 and later
- 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 starting January 2018
- 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