MS Thesis Program Path

Welcome to the MS Program. Here are the major milestones for you to pass on your way through the program. Links to required forms are provided with important time stamps and notes where they apply.

Meet with Academic Advisor

Start of Semester

Step 1: Select an academic advisor and arrange initial meeting

Step 2: Discuss MS Program Plan and plans for Thesis

Step 3: Fill and submit MS Program Plan to Department/Grad Staff Assistant Malina Salman at malina.salman@stonybrook.edu

MS Program Plan

Apply for Graduation

Final Semester of Course Work

Adhere to deadlines to ensure name appears in the commencement publication

Apply

Prepare for Thesis Defense

At Least 6 Weeks Prior to Last Day of Finals

Step 1: Contact Department/Grad Staff Assistant to help with scheduling and booking a room

Note: Defense must occur at least 2 weeks prior to last day of finals.

Step 2: Review preparation of thesis guidelines for submission

Review Guidelines

Submit Written Thesis

At Least 4 Weeks Prior to Defense Date

Submit to:

Your MS thesis defense committee
Department/Grad Staff Assistant

MS Thesis Template

Submit Record Form and Signature Page

2-3 Days Prior to Defense

Submit both Record Form and Signature Page to:

MS Project committee members
Department/Grad Staff Assistant

Record of MS Project Form

Submit MS Signature Page

Submit Digital Copy of Thesis

By 4 pm on the Last Day of the Term

Step 1: After successfully defended, submit digital copy of your thesis, following submission instructions provided.

Step 2: Send copy of submission receipt to Department/Grad Staff Assistant

Submission Instructions

Awarding Degree

Upon Graduate School Clearance

For details regarding posting of your degree, receiving your diploma, and/or requesting a letter of completion, follow the link below.

Awarding Degree