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At the end of the first year, students complete a review of their first year’s work in order to assess their progress in conducting research, ensure that their Graduate Study Program (GSP) reflects adequate breadth and depth of knowledge in their field, and identify any additional training needs of the student. This milestone is to be completed by the end of the third quarter, but may be completed anytime prior to the first day of the fourth quarter without the student being required to request an extension. If a student requires an extension, they must consult with their advisor and have the advisor email the Doctoral Programs Officer a statement of support. For more information on this milestone, consult the general and area specific requirements outlined in the Doctoral Degree Handbook for your year of admission.

Required forms to submit

The required forms to submit to the Doctoral Programs Officer are the preliminary Graduate Study Program (GSP) and the first-year review form for your area. Fill out and print your preliminary GSP and your area’s first year review form and bring both forms to your first-year review for your advisor(s)/committee to sign. All forms should be signed and returned to the Doctoral Programs Officer as soon as possible after the review.

• Graduate Study Program Form (GSP)
  This preliminary version of the GSP should be part of your portfolio submitted to the committee. You and your program advisor(s) must sign the GSP before submitting it to the Doctoral Programs Officer after your review. The Doctoral Programs Officer will review your GSP and forward it to the Associate Dean of Educational Affairs for final review and signature, if approved.
• CTE First-Year Review Form (only for CTE students)
  This form should be completed, signed by each reviewer, and submitted to the Doctoral Programs Officer immediately following the review.
• DAPS First-Year Review Form (Preliminary Review)(only for DAPS students)
  This form should be completed, signed by each reviewer (as well as the student), and submitted to the Doctoral Programs Officer immediately following the review.
• SHIPS First-Year Review Form(Third Quarter Review) (only for SHIPS students)
  This form should be completed, signed by each reviewer, and submitted to the Doctoral Programs Officer immediately following the review.

Informational documents

• Committee Composition
  This document outlines the requirements for your First Year Review, Second Year Review, Dissertation Proposal Hearing, Dissertation Reading, and Oral Exam Committees. Each is a separate and distinct committee; however, the same members often serve on more than one of your committees.
• SHIPS 3rd Quarter Review Guidelines
  This document provides guidelines for the review portfolio and process.