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Advisement
Prior to the first semester enrollment, a new student meets with either the Graduate Program Director or an interim advisor representing the student's declared area of concentration. This meeting reviews the goals and requirements of that area of study, identifies any undergraduate deficiencies, devises means by which these deficiencies may be eliminated, and advises the student on the selection of courses for that semester. Students are urged to choose a permanent advisor by no later than the end of the first semester of residence, who then will assume all responsibilities for advisement. Students may change advisors by written notification of the Graduate Program Director.
The diagnostic role of advisement is to evaluate the student's background in general geography and undergraduate preparation for the geographic specialization in which the student plans to study. Remedial coursework or readings may be recommended or assigned if the student's record indicates insufficient background in either of these two areas. This review may be initiated prior to the student's arrival on campus, on the basis of the application materials.
Program of Study
By the beginning of the second semester in the program a student should develop, in consultation with his/her Advisor, a Program of Study. This Program of Study must be submitted for approval to the Graduate School, through the Graduate Program Director. Should changes be made to this Program of Study during the course of the student's program, these changes should be forwarded to the Graduate School. Early in the student's terminal semester the Program of Study should be finalized with the Graduate School in preparation for graduation.
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