Suggested Master’s Degree Checklist

Action Timeframe

Application to UM geosciences program

3 months before starting term

Acceptance by advisor

2 months before starting term

Meet with advisor to develop curriculum

1 week before starting term

Meet with committee to review curriculum

At beginning of each semester

Submission of thesis proposal

End of second term

Submission of thesis draft

4th term (min.) – 8th term (max.)

Completion of 30 graduate credits

4th term (min.)-10th term (max.)

Thesis defense

4th term (min.)-10th term (max.)