MS Program Before the beginning of the third semester of residence, each student should select an advisory committee. This consists of a major professor and two other faculty members, as follows: The major professor and at least one other member must be full members of theGraduate Program Faculty. The major professor and at least one other member must be Institute for ArtificialIntelligence Faculty Fellows. By the beginning of the fourth semester, each student must submit to the Graduate School a Program of Study form indicating how and when degree requirements will be met. Additional information regarding the submission of necessary forms is provided in Sec 3.3 of the handbook. Before the advisory committee is formed, each student is advised by the Graduate Coordinator. In addition, the Graduate Coordinator must approve all programs of study. PhD Program Before the end of the third semester, each student admitted into the program should approach relevant faculty members and form an advisory committee. Until the committee is formed, the student will be advised by the graduate coordinator. The committee consists of a major professor and two other faculty members, as follows: The major professor and at least one other member must be full members of the Graduate Program Faculty. The major professor and at least one other member must be Institute for ArtificialIntelligence Faculty Fellows. Deviations from the 3-member advisory committee structure, including having more members, are in some cases permitted but must conform to Graduate School policies.
