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UT Official Student Services and Academic Advising from the Graduate Catalog
All graduate students are members of the Graduate School. The Graduate Dean's representative in each academic department is the Graduate Adviser. The Graduate Coordinator supports the Graduate Adviser in the execution of her duties.
Pamela Christian, Graduate Adviser
Winship 1.126
512.232.5313
pdc@mail.utexas.edu
Phillip Salazar, Graduate Coordinator
512.475.7336
salazar@mail.utexas.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What classes should I take?
Discuss this with your Area Advisor, a faculty member in your academic area. After discussing your courses, complete the Program of Study and submit it to the Graduate Adviser.
I need to update my address. What do I do? Update your address through the UT Direct Address Change page.
I've been attending the class, but my professor says I'm not on the roster! What do I do?
Contact the Graduate Adviser or Graduate Coordinator immediately.
I am sick or have personal circumstances that make it wise to withdraw for the semester. What do I do?
Contact the Graduate Adviser or Graduate Coordinator immediately.
I registered for the class, it is after the 12th class day, but now I want to drop it and add another. What do I do?
You will be able to Q-drop the original class without academic penalty through the 20th class day. See the graduate coordinator for the correct form. We can petition the Graduate School to add you into the new class. You will not receive a refund for the class you dropped, and you will have to pay for your new class, in full, the day your petition is approved.
I want to take a lower-division undergraduate course. Will it count towards my degree?
No.
I want to take an upper division undergraduate course. Will it count towards my degree?
Possibly.
For the Master of Arts (M.A.), of the thirty semester hours required for the degree, no more than nine hours may be in upper-division courses. At least fifteen hours must be in the major; at least six must be outside the major. A written thesis is required, for which the student earns six hours of credit in Theatre and Dance 698. Other coursework is determined following an evaluation of the student's background and preparation.
For the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), of the sixty semester hours required for the degree, no more than fifteen may be in upper-division courses. A minor of at least six hours in a supporting subject or subjects outside the major field is required. A thesis is required, for which the student earns six hours of credit in Theatre and Dance 698. Other coursework is determined following an evaluation of the student's background and preparation.
For the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), the student's program of study, including coursework and other requirements to be met, must be approved by a committee appointed by the chair of the Graduate Studies Committee. Each student must have a reading knowledge of two foreign languages or knowledge in depth of one language. The student must pass qualifying examinations, write an acceptable dissertation, and pass an oral examination related to the dissertation. Detailed information about the requirements is available from the graduate adviser. You may also download the Doctoral Program Guide(pdf - download adobe reader).
I need my advisor's signature, but I can't find anyone. Who can sign this?
Holly Williams - Interim Chair, Pamela Christian - Graduate Advisor, and Lucien Douglas - Assistant Graduate Adviser, may sign most documents. Phillip Salazar cannot sign most documents.
(Master's Candidates) I expect to graduate next Spring. What do I do?
See Pamela Christian for a degree check. You should also speak to Pamela about your thesis and your potential Thesis committee. After confirming that your previous and current coursework places you on track to enter Master's candidacy, go to the Graduate School website and follow their instructions and filing deadlines.
I want to change a course to pass/fail. What do I do? What courses can I take pass/fail?
No Theatre and Dance course may be taken on the Credit/No Credit basis. Other courses may be taken on the Credit/NoCredit basis at your advisor's discretion. You may change course from letter grade to credit/no credit during regular registration periods.
I am having trouble in one/some/all of my classes. My professor and I are having difficulties. What do I do?
Contact the Graduate Adviser or Graduate Coordinator immediately.
I want to reserve a room in the Winship Building. What do I do?
Ann Carr can help you! Her desk is in the Main Office (Win 1.144) and the Main Office number is 471-5793.
I need to use Departmental AV equipment. What do I do?
The folks in the AV office (WIN 1.112) can help you. Visit the AV office in person, email your request to tdav@lists.cc.utexas.edu, or call them at 232-5305. Just be sure and ask well before the date you actually need it!
I'm looking for a faculty member. What do I do?
Go to the UT Directory online for full contact information. For faculty bios and portraits, visit our Faculty directory
Downloadable Forms
Program Guide: Ph.D. (pdf - download adobe reader)
Program of Study: M.A. (coming soon)
Program of Study: M.F.A. (coming soon)
Program of Study: Ph.D. (coming soon)
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