QSB Governing Documents

Policies and Procedures contain the degree requirements for the QSB emphasis.

• 2008-2009 (formating changes only; effective Fall 2008)
• 2005-2006 Modified September 2007 (effective Spring 2008)
• 2005-2006 Modified August 2006 (effective Fall 2006)
• 2005-2006 Modified January 2006 (effective Spring 2006)
• 2005-2006 Adopted April 2005 (effective Fall 2006)

Sample checklists are helpful for guaging student progress.

• Sample PhD Degree Plan
• Sample PhD Degree Checklist
• Sample MS I (Thesis) Degree Checklist

Learning outcomes describe what QSB degree-holders are expected to be able to do.

Bylaws contain the rules for faculty governance of the group.

 

Required Forms and Deadlines

For official deadlines approved by the UC Merced Graduate & Research Council:

1. Go to the Graduate Division website
2. Click "Forms and Publications" (on the left)
3. Click "Dates and Deadlines" (at the bottom)

As an alternative, use this unofficial handout.

 

Other Important Documents

Graduate Division

General requirements for graduate study and degrees are available at the Graduate Division website.

The Forms and Publications page has links to many mportant documents, including the Graduate Student Handbook (an excellent introduction for new students), Graduate Rights and Responsibilities, and the Graduate Advisor's Handbook (which includes many official regulations governing graduate education).

The Graduate Student Funding Resources page has links to extramural fellowships.

Registrar

The Registrar's website has links to forms and policies for coursework, enrollment, and transcripts.

Office of Research

The Office of Research website has information about research integrity and compliance; intellectual property, technology transfer and patents; conflict of interest; grants and fellowships; and much more.