Graduate Student Orientation April 2010 Dr. Edward Hensel Professor and Department Head Design by Amy Hortop

Topics to Be Covered  Master of Science Degree Program  Master of Engineering Degree Program  Full Time Equivalence Requirements  Finding an Advisor  Academic Scholarships  Research and Teaching Assistantships  Application for Graduation  Questions and Answers...

Graduate Student Handbook  ME Department Graduate Handbook is your guide.  Please read this handbook carefully.  Use this handbook when you meet with your advisor to plan your academic program.

Graduate Student Handbook  ME Department Graduate Handbook is your guide.  Please read this handbook carefully.  Use this handbook when you meet with your advisor to plan your academic program.

Research Methods Offered as a graduate elective Topics: – Thesis topic presentations by ME faculty – Interview and selection of thesis topic, decide MS vs. M Eng – Paper reviews in topic area – Literature search, patent search, and thesis consult with librarian – Prepare & Submit formal literature review – Prepare & Submit Statement of work – Prepare & Submit formal thesis proposal Fall Quarter, to help you find a topic and advisor

Graduate Seminar Series Attend the weekly graduate seminars is required of all full time and FTE graduate students. Thursdays at 1:00 pm (0 credits) Dr. Walter is the Instructor Please add this class to your schedule every quarter (no cost), so that you can get announcements and about the seminars via

An Important Tip for MS Students… Do not delay your selection of a thesis topic, preparation of thesis proposal, and starting your literature review and research. Most students who get in financial trouble during their Master’s degree did not heed this advice. After you get started on your thesis topic, KEEP WORKING, do not let the deadlines of class homework interfere with your self-imposed deadlines for making progress on your thesis.

Application for Graduation Fill one complete form out for each degree you will receive File the form at the start of your second to last quarter of enrollment (e.g. Fall or Winter of your final year) Dual degree students should indicate which quarter they anticipate being done with ALL degree requirements for EACH DEGREE independently! Must complete ALL graduate req’ts to walk for Masters degree in May.

Degree Completion Checklist Please take an M.Eng. Or M.Sci. checklist today Fill in your actual course names, quarters, and grades that you have completed or are enrolled in Project what course names and quarters you would like to complete in the future Discuss your plan with your advisor

A Special Note; and a Challenge to EXCEL…  As part of the RIT ME Department’s process of continual improvement, the bar is raising on expectations of our graduate students.  Admissions standards have risen annually for three years both at the undergraduate and graduate level.  We intend to raise our Master’s program to the same level of National Prestige that our undergraduate program enjoys.  Maintain the highest standards of Academic and Professional Integrity – Other students look up to you, and will follow your leadership.  I expect our MS Students to submit at least one technical conference publication with their advisor prior to graduation.  I expect our MEng Students to become student leaders in the department. Seek out opportunities to demonstrate leadership.