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College of Graduate Studies

Physical Address:
Morrill Hall Room 104

Mailing Address:
College of Graduate Studies
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3017
Moscow, ID 83844-3017

Phone: 208-885-2647

Email: cogs@uidaho.edu

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Steps to Your Degree

Steps to Completing a Master's Degree

Developed to assist you in following the steps to completing your master's degree.

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Steps to Completing a Doctoral Degree

Developed to assist you in following the steps to completing your doctoral degree.

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Steps to Completing a Graduate Degree

Developed to assist you in following the steps to completing your degree.

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Welcome and Tips for Success as a Graduate Student

Thank you for choosing the University of Idaho as your institution for a graduate education.

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Appointment of Major Professor

The selection of a Major Professor should be done soon after your arrival.

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Committee Member Appointment or Committee Changes

If a committee is required, they may be appointed at the same time as the Major Professor or added as available.

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Master’s Study Plan and Degree Audit

As you begin your master’s program, it is important for you and your major professor to establish a Study Plan, which is a list of the courses required to meet the degree requirements.

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Doctoral Study Plan and Degree Audit

As you begin your doctoral program, it is important for you and your major professor to establish a Study Plan, which is a list of the courses required to meet the degree requirements.

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Changing a Study Plan

Plans of study can change over the course of a student’s curriculum. Click here for a guide on editing your study plan to save time.

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Preparing, Defending and Submitting Your Thesis or Dissertation

The College of Graduate Studies has prepared a new Handbook for Writing a Thesis or Dissertation.

Thesis and Dissertation Resources

Graduation, Commencement, Diplomas, Transcript Requests, Letter of Completion

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Contact

College of Graduate Studies

Physical Address:
Morrill Hall Room 104

Mailing Address:
College of Graduate Studies
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 3017
Moscow, ID 83844-3017

Phone: 208-885-2647

Email: cogs@uidaho.edu

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