Graduate Advisement
Graduate students are encouraged to develop a plan of study with the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Dawn Beichner. Refer to the online Graduate Catalog and the Graduate School website for additional information.
Plan of Study
During a graduate student's second semester in the Master's Program, he or she must submit a plan of study to the Graduate School, indicating whether they will complete a thesis or take comprehensive exams.
- Master's Degree Audit Form (pdf) or Word format
- Change Plan of Study Form
- Degree Requirements Checklist
- Override Request Form for 300-level classes
Important Dates
Graduation / Commencement Ceremonies
Application for Graduation:
Graduate students who complete degree requirements during the fall semester participate in commencement exercises in December; students who complete degree requirements during the spring semester or at the close of the summer session participate in commencement exercises in May.
Participation in commencement is voluntary. However, students planning to participate in commencement ceremonies MUST complete and submit the commencement Participation Form by the scheduled deadlines. Visit the Commencement website for more information.
Graduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Dawn Beichner
439 Schroeder Hall
Campus Box 5250
Normal, IL 61790-5250
Office: 309-438-8278
Department: 309-438-7626
Fax: 309-438-7289
Email: dmbeich@ilstu.edu