Master's students complete the Plan of Study with their primary adviser within the session in which the final exam is taken. Completed Plans of Study are submitted to the Academic Office for approval by the dates indicated each semester. The Plan accompanies the departmental request to the Graduate College for permission to take the final examination.

Ph.D. and D.M.A. students complete the Plan of Study with their primary adviser within the session in which the comprehensive exam is taken. Completed Plans of Study are submitted to the Academic Office for approval by the dates indicated each semester. The Plan accompanies the departmental request to the Graduate College for permission to take the comprehensive examination.