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Here, you will find forms and policy documents pertaining to MS only, PhD only or MS & PhD students in Bioengineering. The brief descriptions should give you an idea when you need to use the form, and some forms link to external (usually Graduate School) documents. Please see Shawna McMahon (Graduate Program Coordinator) or your advisor if you have questions.

 

  
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Application for Admission to Candidacy - MS
This form must be completed by census day of the semester in which you plan to defend your project or thesis. Submit it to Shawna McMahon (Graduate Program Coordinator).
Masters
Committee Planning Form - MS
Complete this form as early as possible during the planning stages of your project or thesis.
Masters
Final Exam Results Master's
This form is provided for your information only. Shawna McMahon will prepare this form and other required paperwork for your defense upon receipt of the Request for Exam form.
Masters
Program of Study - Advising Form - MS
Students should work with their advisors to plan their programs of study using this form to document the plan. Ideally, programs of study will be established in the first semester and revisited each semester. This will also allow for timely waivers from core classes based on prior experience/training, as well as substitutions for core classes.
Masters
Project Guidelines - Master's
Consult these guidelines when planning your project.
Masters
Request for scheduling an exam
DC Graduate School Form - This form must be completed no later than two weeks before your exam. However, to facilitate room and committee scheduling, we strongly recommend that you complete it at the same time as the Admission to Candidacy. Work with Shawna McMahon (Graduate Program Coordinator) to make these arrangements. Please note that all committee members should have Graduate Faculty Appointments and you can check for them here: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/Graduate-School/program-resources/Forms/Request%20for%20Graduate%20Exam%20form.pdf  
Masters
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Bioengineering Graduate Handbook
Bioengineering Graduate Handbook
Under construction – will be available by end of Spring 2013
Please consult the consolidated Graduate School Rules
http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/Graduate-School/Documents/pdf/Consolidated-Rules-version-2_11.pdf

Other Graduate School Policies can be found here. http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/Graduate-School/program-resources/Pages/policies.aspx
Masters / PhD
Concurrent Registration Form
Use this form if you plan to register for classes on the Boulder (or Colorado Springs). Complete this form and give it to Shawna McMahon, who will scan and email it to Billie Hull (billie.hull@ucdenver.edu); if you choose to email it directly, please cc Shawna on the message to Billie for record keeping. Take careful note of all policies outlined on the form including minimum registration at your home campus and the registration window on the host campus (which doesn't start until the first day of class for that campus). We strongly recommend that you contact the instructor so that they either set aside a place or authorize your enrollment from the waitlist of popular classes.
Masters / PhD
Master's Thesis Project Guidelines
Under construction. Consult Project Guidelines in interim. Guidelines are very similar but a thesis is a more traditional academic document (should be publishable in a peer-reviewed journal) and is subject to Graduate School rules regarding formatting and submission for electronic publication.
Masters / PhD
Petition Out of a Course
Complete this form and provide all required evidence to support your case for petitioning out of a required course. This form must be completed at the beginning of the semester in which the class is offered. The course instructor may require an examination or other evaluation to test out the class. Note that you will be examined on your competency in the course material at your preliminary examination and if you do not pass, you may be required to take the class.
Masters / PhD
Schedule Adjustment Form
Use this form when you need to (1) register for a class after Census Day, (2) drop a class after Census Day, (3) register for a class as a non-degree-seeking student. Shawna McMahon can sign in the Dean/Advisor column. Bring the form to her for final signature and processing. It will be scanned and emailed to Billie Hull (billie.hull@ucdenver.edu) at the Registrar's Office.
Masters / PhD
Schedule of Deadlines for Graduating
Consult the Graduate School Website Academic Resources page http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/Graduate-School/program-resources/Pages/policies.aspx for information about deadlines specific to MS or PhD. Most MS forms are submitted to Shawna McMahon (Graduate Program Coordinator) for processing. Most PhD forms are submitted to the Graduate School directly (Jessica Halliday – mailto: Jessica.halliday@ucdenver.edu); please cc Shawna McMahon on any emailed forms for tracking purposes.
Masters / PhD
Seminar Flyer
Seminar Flyer for special seminar
Masters / PhD
Special Processing Form
Use this form if you are registering for independent study, thesis, project or dissertation credit hours. Particularly for independent study, please be detailed in what you will do (i.e. fill this form out with the instructor) and get all appropriate signatures. Give it to Shawna McMahon for record keeping.
Masters / PhD
Teaching Assistant Application Form
Complete this form if you would like to be a teaching assistant or grader.
Masters / PhD
Teaching Assistant Selection Form
Complete this form if you are looking for a teaching assistant or grader, but do not have one in mind.
Masters / PhD
Teaching Assistants in Bioengineering
This document outlined current policies and procedures for teaching assistants and graders in Bioengineering.
Masters / PhD
Transfer Credit
This form is available from the Graduate School and you must follow all rules on the form. Please note that you must have your examination or the Graduate Committee's approval to transfer credit toward your current degree. As per Graduate School rules, credit that resulted in the conferral of a previous Master's degree cannot be transferred toward another Master's degree, but may be transferred toward a PhD degree. More information about transferring credit can be found on the Graduate School FAQ http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/Graduate-School/student-services/Pages/faqs.aspx
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Application for Admission to Candidacy - PhD
This form is submitted directly to the Graduate School (Jessica Halliday) but please check with Shawna McMahon (Graduate Program Coordinator) before submission. This form must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your comprehensive exam, but we strongly recommend that you submit it at the beginning of the semester in which you plan to take your comprehensive exam.
PhD
Comprehensive Examination Fall 2012
This document provides guidelines about the comprehensive examination including the types of documents you will be expected to provide and the general format of the examination. Most exams will start with a ~1 hour seminar that is open to the campus community and other guests. The remainder of the oral examination will be closed to the public. You should discuss your comprehensive examination with your committee to identify any expectations that differ from this document.
PhD
Preliminary Examination Documents
This document provides guidelines on the format and required preparation for your preliminary examination. This examination typically takes place at the end of your first year.
PhD
Preliminary Examination Report
This document will be used to record the results of your preliminary examination.
PhD
Program of Study - Advising Form - PhD
Students should work with their advisors to plan their programs of study using this form to document the plan. Ideally, programs of study will be established in the first semester and revisited each semester. This will also allow for timely waivers from core classes based on prior experience/training, as well as substitutions for core classes.
PhD
Request for Preliminary Examination
This form is submitted directly to the Graduate School (Jessica Halliday) but please check with Shawna McMahon (Graduate Program Coordinator) before submission. This form must be submitted at least two weeks prior to your exam. However, to facilitate room and committee scheduling, we strongly recommend that you complete it at the same time as the Admission to Candidacy. Work with Shawna McMahon (Graduate Program Coordinator) to make these arrangements. Please note that all committee members should have Graduate Faculty Appointments and you can check for them here: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/Graduate-School/graduate-faculty/Pages/graduate-faculty-directory.aspx
PhD
Sample Comprehensive Exam Report
After you submit your Request for Exam, the Graduate School will generate this form and send it to you for signature at your exam.
PhD