The student is expected to develop an initial Plan of Study (POS) in consultation with the assigned advisor(s). This POS is a guiding document that interprets curriculum requirements and arranges an orderly sequence of activities for the student’s progress toward the anticipated degree. It is evaluated and approved by the Graduate Program Director and then filed with the Graduate School. This must be accomplished no later than the close of the registration window for the second semester of study, prior to the completion of eighteen (18) hours for doctoral and MFA students and before completion of 50% of course work for master’s students. Upon formation of the Thesis or Dissertation committee, the chair of that committee becomes the student’s advisor, documented in Banner. Students are advised to consult with their advisors frequently and to request changes to the POS as needed. Each time a POS is changed, the new POS must be filed with the Graduate School.