Statement of Mutual Expectations between the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science and its Graduate Students

Graduate students in the AOSC doctoral program are expected to develop a mastery of their field, and gain familiarity with their discipline from arrival to graduation.  In particular, full-time doctoral students who arrive with a baccalaureate degree normally will:

·        Be assigned an adviser upon arrival.

·        Become engaged in research no later than during their 2^nd year, and often in their 1^st year.

·        Identify a thesis topic and take their specialty examination by the end of their 3^rd year.

·        Submit at least one paper for publication prior to graduation.

·        Complete all requirements and graduate within 5 years.

Graduate students in the AOSC doctoral program normally may expect:

·        Courses providing a broad quantitative introduction to central themes in atmospheric and oceanic processes.

From their adviser students may expect:

·    Regular access and advice regarding the research and thesis writing processes.

·    Training in the preparation of oral and written scholarly presentations.  Students may expect advice and support for the writing of at least one paper for publication prior to graduation.

·    Introductions to the professional community of scientists, for example at conferences or through other social contacts.

·    Assistance and advice with job searches.