The Academic Advisory Committee must be appointed, and the appointment form submitted, no later than the close of the registration window for the second semester of study (prior to the completion of eighteen (18) hours. The Academic Advisory Committee is appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School upon the recommendation of the major department head and must be mutually acceptable to the student and all committee members. This committee may be comprised of only one member of the Graduate Faculty. Any other members of the department who are also members of the Graduate Faculty may serve on an Academic Advisory Committee. The Academic Advisory Committee may mentor the student in all aspects of the program until the Dissertation Committee is formed and approved.