Summary While Cornell graduate students have exceptional flexibility in shaping the direction of their studies, students should be aware of both administrative and academic requirements  that may be imposed by their committee, their graduate field, or the Graduate School. Committee requirements – The special committee works closely with students to determine which courses are recommended or…

Summary Forming a new committee Students must select their Special Committee chair within three weeks of registering with the Graduate School.  A temporary committee chair or the field’s Director of Graduate Studies may assume the role for new students who have not yet identified a permanent committee chair. The faculty member who represents your major…