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Graduate students are advised by their faculty mentors. Students should individually consult with faculty academic advisors on a regular basis—not just to pre-register—but also to communicate regularly about progress toward the degree and one’s professional development. Students are free to change advisors at any time prior to preparation for comprehensive examinations, especially as students begin to work with individual faculty in Computer Science.
For general questions about graduate studies, students may contact the Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Computer Science:
Steve Goddard, PhD
Title/Position
Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
Juan Pablo Hourcade, PhD
Title/Position
Professor
Director of Graduate Studies for the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Informatics
Handbooks and program forms
- Graduate Handbook (2025-2026) Previous editions available upon request
- Paperwork Flowchart for Graduate Degrees
- PhD Plan of Study Form
- PhD Qualifying Examination Request Form
- Appoint a PhD Committee/Proposal Defense Request Form
- MCS Plan of Study Form
- MCS Subtrack Designation
- Petition for Program Requirement Exception
- Independent Study Contract (Grad Programs only)
- Graduate Advisor Change Form