YearSemesterClassesbeginning of semesterby end of semester
I1first-year classes
2first-year classes
(incl. indep. study)
summergenerals paper research
II3Workshop 1
(or wait until Spring)
(other classes)
some students TA
4Workshop 1
(if not completed in Fall)
(other classes)
defend Generals 1
summergenerals paper research
III5Workshop 2
(or wait until Spring)

(other classes)
declare Area of Specializationdepartment warning if no Generals 1
6Workshop 2
(if not completed in Fall)

(other classes)
defend Generals 2Dean's warning if no Generals 1
summer
IV7registration denial if no Generals 1

department warning if no Generals 2
8dissertationform dissertation committee
submit dissertation prospectusDean's warning if no Generals 2
summer
V9dissertationregistration denial if no Generals 2
10dissertation
summerdefend dissertation