RIT - Microsystems Engineering

PhD Checklist

The following list summarizes key milestones toward a Microsystems Engineering PhD at RIT.

Admission to the program
Enroll in the Foundation Courses
Register to take the Comprehensive Examination (1st year)
Pass the Comprehensive Examination (End of 1st year)
Submit the form for Advisory Committee formation
Submit a Program of Study Form
Finish all required coursework
Research and define dissertation research topic
Meet with librarian for the College of Engineering
Write the Dissertation Proposal
Register to take the Qualifying Examination
Pass the Qualifying examination (no later than beginning of third year and at least one year before the Dissertation Defense)
Continue your research
Hold periodic reviews of your progress with your Advisory Committee, submit yearly report of progress (end of each Spring quarter)
Register to take the Candidacy Examination
Pass the Candidacy Examination (at least six months before the Dissertation defense)
Write your dissertation
Register for the Dissertation Defense
Pass the Dissertation defense
Certification and graduation