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 Q: How can I receive funding for the CES program? Upon admission to the CES program, all applicants are evaluated for the limited fellowship and funding opportunities available each year. If funding is not offered at admission, a student can contact their home department to find out what funding opportunities may be available. The CES program nor any of the participating departments can guarantee that a student will receive funding. Q: How many credits of coursework can I apply to the CES program before being accepted? A maximum of 9 credits can be taken and used in the CES program before official acceptance into the CES program. The
Q: I have already taken one of the CES classes while completing another degree at the
The Q: What elective courses can I take? Any 5000-level course or higher offered by a participating department, upon approval of the student’s Advisor or the CES Director. Q: What is a “Program of Study”? The Program of Study (or “Application for Admission to Candidacy” form) includes a list of classes that you and your committee agree will satisfy the class requirements for your degree program, as well as meeting your personal educational goals. The POS should be done early in a graduate career, preferably by the 3rd semester of study. Q: What does a typical Program of Study look like? 5 Core Courses Q: What may a typical schedule look like per semester? Fall Spring Q: Who is my advisor? For the first semester of the program and for any program-related questions, see Karen Feinauer (3190 MEB, 585-3551, e-mail). She, in concert with the Director, will advise you. The current Director of the Program will act as your default advisor until you find an advisor. Any regular faculty member within a participating department at the
Q: How often should I meet with my advisor? You should meet with your advisor (either Karen or Committee Chair) at least once a semester. Q: How Do I Find an Advisor? One good way to find an advisor is to take classes from professors in your areas of interest. Find out if you are likely to be compatible in interests and personality, and to impress them with your performance. Q: Can I change advisors? Yes. It is not in a student’s or advisor’s interest to work together if the relationship is not productive because of incompatible personalities or research interests. If you plan to make a switch, a frank discussion with your advisor is appropriate. Q: How do I select my committee? Three regular faculty members at the
Q: Do I have to do a thesis? No. There are three options to complete a M.S. degree in Computational Engineering and Science: Coursework only, Project, and Thesis. Q: What is the difference between a thesis and a project? A Thesis generally requires you to participate in research hours with a faculty member and create a formal publication concerning your research findings--your thesis. A project may also require independent study hours and an oral presentation, but not a formal publication. Q: What help is available to assist me in publishing my thesis?
For a timeline of Thesis submission, click here (http://www.utah.edu/graduate_school/thesisoffice.html) Q: Why do I have to “defend” my project? The
Q: When doing the coursework option, do I have to do a “defense” and why? Yes, a defense (or oral presentation) is required by the
Q: Of what does a coursework-only defense consist? Generally a student’s advisor and committee will select a paper, which the student will need to present and defend. Q: How Do I Schedule my thesis defense or oral presentation? For any defense (coursework only, project, or thesis), the following should be done: At least FOUR WEEKS before the defense:
At least THREE WEEKS before the defense:
At least TEN DAYS before the defense:
Forms and Deadlines Q: What forms are required for graduation? 1. Request for Supervisory Committee. Due: by 2nd semester This form establishes whom you have selected to be your main advisor (Chair) and two additional committee members. 2. Application for Candidacy (Program of Study): Due: by 3rd semester This form outlines the courses you plan to take for the CES M.S. degree. 3. Report of the Comprehensive Examination. Due: when finish coursework This form is signed by your committee chair 4.Report of the Final Examination for the Master’s degree. Due: When finish defense or presentation This form is signed by your committee chair and two committee members, most likely on the day of your thesis defense or project presentation. Q: To whom do I turn in these forms? The Graduate Coordinator: Karen Feinauer. (3190 MEB, 585-3551, e-mail). Q: If I am already in a UofU graduate program, why do I have to apply to the graduate school again? The
Q: Does the CES Program provide funding? There are a limited number of fellowship options within the CES program. If you are interested, please contact Karen Feinauer. (3190 MEB, 585-3551, e-mail) or the Director of the Program. Q: How do I get tuition benefit if I am funded by a professor? Present a PAN form, which you have obtained from the department paying your salary, to Karen Feinauer in 3190 MEB. She will submit your name into the Tuition Benefit System. Q: What is the deadline for PAN forms? If you are being funded by a department other than the
Q: How do I get subsidized Health Insurance? If you are receiving Tuition Benefit you are eligible to receive subsidized Health Insurance. You must check in with Karen Feinauer (3190 MEB, 585-3551, e-mail) to apply for this benefit.
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