Computer Science @ George Washington University

Graduate Student Handbook

Application for Admission or Readmission to Graduate Study and for Change of Major
This form is accompanied by information and instructions for Graduate Application to the programs in CS.
Letter of Recommendation to The George Washington University
This form is used to request a letter of recommendation for admission or for a fellowship at the George Washington University.
Request to Waive Admission Conditions for SEAS Graduate Students
This form is used by a student's academic advisor to remove deficiency courses imposed at the time of admission.

Registration Transaction Form
This form is used as the official advisor's approval form for telephone registration and for all drop, add, and withdrawal transactions.

Form 1
The Form 1 (Graduate Program of Studies) is a list of courses which constitute a curriculum for a degree. It must be filled out by each student working toward a degree in CS, and approved by the advisor and the department. A student may not graduate until all courses listed on the Form 1 have been successfully completed. A Form 1 should be submitted during the first semester after matriculation; the contents may be revised at any time.
Request for Permission to Register for Undergraduate/Graduate Courses Outside of GW
Generally speaking, permission to undertake a course outside GW is given for special reasons such as: course not offered at GW that semester and is required to continue studies; student will be located in an area outside of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and wishes to continue studies; the course or instructor has a recognized outstanding reputation. A maximum of six credit hours may be transferred from another university toward a graduate degree.
Request for an Incomplete Grade
An incomplete grade may be given for sufficient reasons, such as: severe illness, hospitalization, assignment by employee to duty which would delay completion of academic obligations, and death of close family member.
Application for Transfer of Graduate Credit
A maximum of 6 credit hours may be transferred from another institution to a graduate degree program in CS.

Application for Graduate Teaching Assistantship(GTA/GRA)
This multi-page form must be filled out when applying for aposition in CS as a teaching assistant.
Application for Job as Grader
The position of paper grader is distinct from that of a GraduateTeaching Assistant. Paper graders usually grade homeworksubmissions of students in class. Pay is on an hourly basis. Those interested in applying should fill out this form each semester.
Application for Job as Proctor
A proctor monitors the taking of exams; it is an hourly job usually of short duration. A list of potential proctors is kept eachsemester in the CS office. Those interested in being a proctorshould fill out this form each semester.
Timeslips
All positions paying an hourly wage require the submission of atimeslip accounting for the hours worked.

SEAS Computing Facility Account Request: Student
A form available at the SEAS Computing Facility for requesting a student account for one semester on the SEAS computers. A computer access fee is charged.
SEAS Computing Facility Account Request: Class
A form available at the SEAS Computing Facility for requesting a class account for use by students enrolled in classes in SEAS. The account is valid for one semester.
SEAS Computing Facility Account Request: Sponsored Research
A form available at the SEAS Computing Facility for requesting an account for use in sponsored research.
SEAS Computing Facility Account Request: Departmental Research
A form for an account which is available at the SEAS Computing Facility for direct collaborative research with a faculty member.
Student Account Request: George Washington University Computer Center
A form available at the CIRC/us for requesting a student account.

Application for Tuition Benefits
A form for university employees to request tuition benefits. The form must be filled out prior to registration.

Qualifying Part I

Qualifying Part II

Oral Oral

Written Written

Procedures for D.Sc. Qualifying Examination in Computer Science
Not a form, but an explanation of the procedures for the qualifying examination in the area of concentration of Computer Science.
Announcement: Final Examination for the degree of Doctor of Science
A form which is submitted to provide information for a formal announcement of the dissertation defense. This form must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the dissertation defense.

Not a form, but a two-page set of instructions useful in the preparation of theses and dissertations at the George Washington University.

Form 2: Master's Thesis Adviser Form
A form which must be filled out to state that the thesis option of the Master's degree has been chosen, with a research advisor selected.
Form 3: Master's Thesis Title
A form for registering for the defense of the Master's thesis.
Master's Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation Submission Form
A form which submits a thesis or dissertation to the CS department upon completion of the thesis.
Thesis and Dissertation Transmittal Sheet
A checklist of places to send the completed thesis or dissertation. These include the CS department, the library, and University Microfilms.
Transmittal Sheet for Survey of Earned Doctorates
A form available from CS and supplied by the National Research Council. This form must be submitted to NRC in order to provide a national database of research.
Publishing your dissertation through the University Microfilms International Dissertation Publishing Program
A brochure from University Microfilms which describe the publication of the dissertation. Submission to University Microfilms is mandatory.
Application -- 5: Doctoral Candidates -- Permission to Register for Dissertation Credits
After completion of coursework for the D.Sc. degree, a student must enroll for 24 credit hours in dissertation research. This form should be filled out for all students prior to registering for dissertation research.

Application for Graduation
A form which must be completed at the beginning of the semester in which a student expects to graduate (deadlines are February 1 for spring graduation, and October 1 for fall graduation).
Late Application for Graduation Petition Form
A form which is submitted if the above form is submitted too late.

Change of Academic Advisor Form
This form, entitled "Memorandum to the Chairman of CS -- Subject: Change of Advisor" is used to select another academic advisor.

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