Graduation 

Though not the official process for graduation, this page serves as a reference to documentation that is part of the graduation process that is specific to students in the ARVR lab. 

• Undergrad degree in computer science

  1. The curriculum can be found at the following link: http://catalog.augusta.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=43&poid=9687&returnto=5262

  2. Meet with your advisor to ensure you have completed all requirements

  3. Once you are on track to fulfill the requirements, apply for graduation at the following link (before the respective deadline):  https://www.augusta.edu/graduation/summerville-graduation-app.php 

• Masters degree in computer science

  1. The curriculum can be found at the following link: http://catalog.augusta.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=43&poid=9937&returnto=5262

  2. If you are in the thesis track, you must also submit a thesis under the mentorship of a faculty advisor. 

     • Thesis Template (Overleaf-friendly).zip

     • Github page for thesis template: https://github.com/the-au-forml-lab/au_ccs_dissertation_template

  3. A general guideline for the thesis submission and defense process is as follows:

     • Candidates should submit their initial "90%" thesis draft at least two weeks before the defense for overall review by their committee. 

     • Before the day of the defense, the candidate should provide their 100% thesis draft, which may require some further minor revisions based on the committee's comments during the defense hearing. These minor revisions are be due within a two-week period for the MS candidate.  

     • A defense hearing can follow the general timeline below: 

       • 25-30 min - Candidate defense presentation

       • 15-20 min - Question and answer session with committee

       • Candidate leaves during deliberation

       • 10-30 min: Deliberation by the committee to pass/fail the verbal defense and discuss necessary thesis changes (if any)

       • Candidate returns and is notified of defense pass/fail and thesis revision requirements (if any)

  4. The graduation forms and their respective deadlines are as follows:

     • Application to graduate, including coursework approval substitutions if needed at the following link (before the respective deadline):  https://www.augusta.edu/graduation/summerville-graduation-app.php 

     • Approval of thesis committee (Primary advisor and candidate agree on committee and invite them to serve at least three months prior to the expected defense date)

     • Scheduling of exam (thesis defense) - ensure enough time to submit the thesis by the required graduate school deadline

     • Report of exam (Committee to report pass/fail results to the graduate school)

• PhD in computer and cyber sciences

  1. The curriculum can be found at the following link: http://catalog.augusta.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=43&poid=9958&returnto=5262

  2. If you are in the thesis track, you must also submit a thesis under the mentorship of a faculty advisor. 

     • Thesis Template (Overleaf-friendly).zip

     • Github page for thesis template: https://github.com/the-au-forml-lab/au_ccs_dissertation_template

  3. A general guideline for the thesis submission and defense process is as follows:

     • Candidates should submit their initial "90%" thesis draft at least two weeks before the defense for overall review by their committee. 

     • Before the day of the defense, the candidate should provide their 100% thesis draft, which may require some further major or minor revisions based on the committee's comments during the defense hearing. These minor revisions are be due within one month for the PhD candidate.  

     • A defense hearing can follow the general timeline below: 

       • 30-40 min - Candidate defense presentation

       • 20-30 min - Question and answer session with committee

       • Candidate leaves during deliberation

       • 20-60 min: Deliberation by the committee to pass/fail the verbal defense and discuss necessary thesis changes (if any)

       • Candidate returns and is notified of defense pass/fail and thesis revision requirements (if any)

  4. The graduation forms and their respective deadlines are as follows:

     • Application to graduate, including coursework approval substitutions if needed at the following link (before the respective deadline):  https://www.augusta.edu/graduation/summerville-graduation-app.php 

     • Approval of thesis committee (Primary advisor and candidate agree on committee and invite them to serve at least three months prior to the expected defense date)

     • Scheduling of exam (thesis defense) - ensure enough time to submit the thesis by the required graduate school deadline

     • Report of exam (Committee to report pass/fail results to the graduate school)