Graduate Student Advising CISE Department New Graduate Student

Graduate Student Advising CISE Department New Graduate Student Orientation 28 August 2020

Graduate Programs through CISE Computer Science n n n Master of Science through: • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences • College of Engineering Master of Engineering through: • College of Engineering Doctor of Philosophy • College of Engineering n n n Computer Engineering- CEN Computer Science- CSE Human-Centered Computing-HCC Digital Arts and Sciences n Master of Science through: • College of Engineering

MS students – Please be sure to refer to our websitewww. cise. ufl. edu Please email me with any questions after this presentationalcook@ufl. edu

M. S. /M. E. STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS n First Term • No more than two One core course - 1 -2 elective courses • Core courses typically have a heavier workload than elective courses. • Students tend to have greater success their first semester if they take only one core course.

Transfer of Credit n n n M. S. students can transfer up to nine hours. Transferred courses (specific) cannot have been counted toward another degree. Transfer should be done during the first semester. • Please email me directly if you feel that you have credits that can be transferred to your Master’s degree • alcook@ufl. edu

Core Course Equivalency - 1 n If you believe that you have taken a course (or courses), including undergraduate course(s), that is equivalent to a core course in our department, you will need to take the following steps: • Obtain a copy of your finalized transcript from your prior institution. • Prepare a copy of the course syllabus and catalog description of the equivalent course(s) as well as any supporting material such as exams, projects, and homework.

Core Course Equivalency - 2 n • Send (email) these items, along with the equivalency form (email alcook@ufl. edu) for the form- to the instructor who teaches the core course for determining whether the course can be waived. Remember: This is a different process than transferring prior credits, a process which should be handled, with the help of your grad advisor early in your first semester.

Elective coursework outside the CISE Department n M. S. students Consult your specific degree program for electives. • MUST obtain Advisor permission before taking the course. • CPT (internship) credits are included in this category, however only 3 credits CPT may count toward graduation. • NOTE: Announcements about other departments’ courses may appear routinely via email – this does NOT indicate departmental approval as an elective.

CPT Credit n n CPT (internship) credits are electives in this category, however only 3 credits CPT may count toward graduation. Please email Ms. Kristina Sapp for information about CPT- her email address is: klsapp@ufl. edu

Supervisory Committees - 1 n M. S. and M. E. Thesis Option: • 3 members, two must be from CISE n M. S. and M. E. Non-Thesis Option: • No supervisory member needed • Default status n Please note: Some faculty in other departments hold appointments in CISE – these faculty members cannot be external committee members.

Supervisory Committees - 2 n n Committees must be formed no later than the end of the FIRST semester Committees cannot be changed in the final term, but can be adjusted at any time until the final term.

Thesis/Dissertation: The Process n n n n n #1 - email Adrienne L. Cookalcook@ufl. edu Locate a committee chairperson Agree on a topic Organize your committee Complete the required research Apply for graduation at the beginning of last term and complete exit process. Write thesis Schedule your defense Defend your thesis

About the M. S. Thesis n n n Plan on at least the last two semesters to complete Thesis must be defended prior to the final defense date http: //www. cise. ufl. edu/academics/grad/masters. shtml#core

M. S. Non-Thesis: The Process n n n Complete required coursework Email Adrienne L. Cook that you plan to graduate at alcook@ufl. edu Apply for graduation at the beginning of last term and complete the exit process (watch for email notification)

Grade Issues n You must have a 3. 0 overall grade point average and a 3. 0 major GPA to graduate • Students with less than a 3. 0 are not considered in good standing • Students with GPAs below a 3. 0 will be reviewed by the Graduate Affairs Committee for further action (including possible dismissal) at the end of each semester.

Grade Issues – 2 n n ANY grade < C (e. g. C-, D+, etc. ) will NOT count toward graduation A comment on repeating coursework • This is STRONGLY DISCOURAGED n Undergraduate coursework does not count toward graduation

“I” Grades n n n If a student fails to complete all of a course’s requirements, the instructor has the option to give a grade of “I” (incomplete) Most instructors will use this option only if there are extenuating circumstances (family emergency, medical situation, etc. ) An “I” must be made up the following term. Students cannot sit in on a course to make up an “I” grade Failure to correct an “I” will result in the grade being calculated as an E for the GPA. Students are not allowed to graduate with an “I”, “H”, “J”, or “N” on their record.

Dropping a Course (withdrawal) n n n Graduate students can drop a maximum of two courses during their entire enrollment. (int’ls must file UFIC RCL form) If you have an assistantship you must maintain 9 enrolled hours (fall & spring). This means that dropping a course is not an option. Students are NOT ALLOWED to adjust schedules after the official drop/add period.

Campus Resources n n n UF Counseling Center – 301 Peabody Hall - 3921575 Student Mental Health – Infirmary Building 24 -hour helpline - 392 -1171 Student Healthcare Center – Infirmary Building – 392 -3261 University Police Department – Building 51, Museum Rd. 392 -1111. Call 911 for emergencies. Dean of Students Office – 202 Peabody Hall • • Disability Resource Center Judicial Affairs Multicultural Affairs Student Legal Services

Registration n n DO NOT REGISTER FOR MORE THAN 9 CREDITS! Make sure there are no holds on your record (ISIS, insurance, financial, credentials, etc. ) n n Look at the schedule of courses at https: //one. uf. edu/ Email Adrienne with your course request- she registers all CISE students. Must register for 9 (nine) credits. This is a fulltime load for graduate students. Register for AT LEAST one course by 5 p. m. on Friday, 28 th August, to avoid the late registration fee ($100).

Fall Deadlines n n Classes begin 31 August 2010 (MONDAY. ). Drop/Add is Monday, 31 August, through 11: 59 pm, Friday, September 4. • Your schedule needs to be set by the end of drop/add (severe $$ consequences otherwise) n Fees for courses are due by 3: 30 p. m. on 11 September. (late = $100 late payment fee) • Students with Achievement Award pay total amount shown on fees due statement LESS $1500 in any semester registered for 9 credits.

FULL COURSE LOAD n n 9 credits in fall/spring, 6 in summer CPT is considered “outside”, and only 3 CPT credits may count toward any grad degree (you may take more, but they won’t count toward graduation) n For more information about CPT please contact Ms. Kristina Sapp at klsapp@ufl. edu

Suggested possible 2 -year plans for M. S. students SEMESTER SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE 3 SCHEDULE 4 SCHEDULE 5 No CPT Standard, with 1 sem CPT As Sch #2, but lighter last semester As Sch #2, but more CPT, one additional semester More EDGE courses, light last semester Fall 1 1 core 2 other courses 1 core 2 other courses Spring 1 2 core 1 other course 1 core 2 other courses 1 CPT 1 core (EDGE) 1 core 2 other courses 1 CPT 1 core (EDGE) 2 other courses 1 other course 2 nd CPT not counted toward graduation Summer 1 --- Fall 2 1 core 2 other courses Spring 2 1 other course NOTES No CPT Fast track, v. 1 Fast track, v. 2

Student Services Center For advising help please email Adrienne L. Cook at alcook@ufl. edu For CPT for email Kristina Sapp at klsapp@ufl. edu

SSC - 2 n The SSC provides help with: • • • n Course scheduling Adding and dropping courses Withdrawing from a semester Petitions Supervisory committees Academic problems Graduation Exam sign-up Internships And tons of other things! Come see us if you have questions about ANYTHING – squelch a crisis before it grows unmanageable!!

E-mail n As a courtesy, when e-mailing SSC, PLEASE include your UFID number.

More help. . . n International Friendship www. internationalfriendship. org an organization that exists to befriend assist international students and their families during their transition and stay in America – free English classes every week, plus more. . .

Additional Notes n Degree/credential verification A hold on your record for this reason will keep you from registering! n Other holds that may appear • • • Emergency contact (every 4 months) Immunization Hold Registration prep (each semester) Local address information Student insurance Financial. . etc.