Graduate Handbook

Welcome to the Criminal Justice and Public Policy (CJPP) MA program! We look forward to working with you to ensure your success in the program.

In offering you a position in the program, we are confident that you have the aptitude, skills and ambition to succeed. We will make every effort to support you in your journey through the program.

Summary of Steps for Your Graduate Program

Registration

Check the schedule of dates in the Graduate Calendar each semester for relevant deadlines.

You must register for UNIV*7510 Active Full-time Registration each semester. To activate your registration in WebAdvisor, enter the full-time code UNIV*7510, then scroll to add an open section (e.g., 03, 04).

Select your courses on WebAdvisor. The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies has information on using WebAdvisor.

Tuition Fees

Check your account on WebAdvisor.

Choosing Your Advisor and Advisory Committee

You must assemble your advisory committee and submit your Advisory Committee Appointment & Graduate Degree Program form by the 20th class day of your second (winter) semester to the graduate program assistant.

Thesis Proposal Outline

Students completing a thesis should have their thesis proposal approved by their advisory committee and the graduate coordinator by the start of the spring semester.

A Research Proposal Approval form must be attached to the proposal or outline when it is submitted to the advisor. The graduate program assistant has proposal approval forms.

Finished Thesis

An examination request form must be completed. Your advisor and the graduate coordinator set up the final defense.

Finished Course Work

The course work program is completed once all courses have been graded and uploaded to WebAdvisor by your faculty instructors.

Ready to Graduate

You must check the schedule of dates in the Graduate Calendar for the last day to apply to graduate. You must also get library clearance.