Requirements

Distinguished academic programs depend not only on the talent, background, and motivation of the participants but also on their shared commitment to relationships based on mutual respect, ethical conduct, and freedom of inquiry. It is the joint responsibility of faculty and graduate students to support the full range of goals proper to graduate education.

• Enrollment in Your Program
• Student Status
• Course Enrollment
• Academic Requirements
• Special Committees
• Student Progress Review

Advising & Mentoring Guides

The advising guides and inclusive mentoring resources for faculty, research students, and professional students address advising and mentoring relationships, roles, and responsibilities.

• Faculty Guide to Advising Research Students
• Faculty Advancing Inclusive Mentoring (FAIM)
• Advising Guide for Research Students
• Advising Guide for Professional Students

Academic Policy & Programs

The Graduate School Office of Academic Affairs works with faculty and students on issues related to academic policy and programs.

Pathways to Success

Pathways to Success is designed to help graduate and professional students and postdoctoral scholars be successful throughout their time at Cornell and into their future careers. 

• Navigate Academia
• Build Your Skills
• Create Your Plan
• Prepare for Your Career
• P2S Symposium
• Three Minute Thesis

Thesis & Dissertation

The final requirement in earning a graduate degree is the completion and defense of the master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. Understanding the steps and associated deadlines in the thesis/dissertation submission and degree conferral process is necessary to establish a successful plan and realistic timeframe. 

• Deadlines and Requirements
• Writing Your Thesis/Dissertation
• Scheduling and Taking Exams
• Submitting Your Thesis/Dissertation

Commencement

Information for doctoral, master’s, and professional master’s candidates preparing to graduate.