After forming a Thesis Committee, first year students must hold a Curriculum Certification meeting with their Thesis Committee. This meeting must be scheduled by May 17 and completed by August 31 of the student’s first year. Failure to do so will result in a hold being placed on the student's registration.

A. Overview

• At this meeting, the student discusses their research area and chooses appropriate coursework to take towards completion of their CMB Course Requirements

• This is not a research presentation; the student is not expected to present papers or research findings

• Students will discuss the format of this meeting with their Thesis Advisor prior to the meeting

• The meeting takes approximately 30 minutes

B. Requirements to Complete

Prior to the Curriculum Certification Meeting:

• Schedule Curriculum Certification meeting

• Inform CMB Office of meeting date (Failure to do so will result in a hold being placed on student's registration)

• Complete the Curriculum Certification Form available at the Forms page of the CMB website

At the Meeting:

• Bring copies of the Curriculum Certification Form

• Bring a current grade report (available at MY UW)

• Obtain signatures of Committee members on the Curriculum Certification Form

• The majority of the committee must be present at the meeting (at least three members including the Thesis Advisor)

• If necessary, the student should meet individually with the rest of the committee to get their input and signatures after the meeting

• Establish the Chair of the Curriculum Certification meeting (see the Thesis Committee section of the handbook for specific details)
  

Following the Meeting:

• Submit signed Curriculum Certification Form to CMB Office (Failure to do so will result in a hold being placed on the student's registration)