Graduate Expectations
Statement of Mutual Expectations between the Department of Astronomy and its Graduate Students
Graduate students in the Astronomy doctoral program are expected to develop a mastery of their field, and gain familiarity with their discipline from arrival to graduation. Students should make the transition from classroom learning to active supervised full-time original research during their graduate career.
In particular, full-time doctoral students who arrive with a baccalaureate degree normally will:
- Become engaged in supervised research no later than the start of their 2nd year
- Identify a thesis adviser during their 3rd year
- Identify a thesis topic by the end of their 3rd year
- Secure admission to candidacy within 3-4 years
- Submit at least one paper for publication prior to graduation
- Complete all requirements and graduate within 6-7 years
Graduate students in CMNS doctoral programs normally may expect:
- A wide selection of courses
- Advice and mentoring by faculty in their program prior to the selection of an adviser
- From their adviser (or, in some instances the program):
- Regular access and advice during the research and thesis writing process
- Training in the preparation of oral and written scholarly presentations; in particular, advice and support for the writing of at least one paper for publication
- Introductions, for example at conferences, to other members of the field
- Assistance and advice with job searches
Funding Policy
The department provides full funding (with tuition waivers) for up to six years while students maintain adequate progress toward degree.
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