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For Students
2024 Three Minute Thesis Competition
April 17, 2024: 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: Carpenter Auditorium – Given Medical Building
Introduction
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an internationally recognized research communication competition that challenges Ph.D. students to present a compelling oration on their research project and its significance in just 180 seconds, in language accessible to a non-specialist audience. UVM’s first 3MT is a celebration of the discoveries made by our Ph.D. students and will allow the broader community to learn about ongoing research at UVM. The competition assists Ph.D. students with fostering effective presentation and research communication skills: it asks Ph.D. researchers to consolidate their ideas, crystallize their research discoveries, and capture the imagination of their audience. Competitors will be judged on comprehension, content, engagement, and communication. More details
Advising and Mentoring
Strong academic advising and developing a supportive network of diverse mentors is critical to every graduate student’s success. The Graduate College champions a culture of mentoring in which graduate students are supported in forging effective mentoring relationships with multiple mentors.
- Graduate Faculty Roster (opens Graduate Catalogue)
- Promising Practices in Mentoring: Resources for Graduate Faculty and Graduate Students
- CGS, Great Mentoring in Graduate School: A Quick Start Guide to Proteges (PDF) – a practical, student-oriented perspective; tips on topics such as identifying a mentor, engaging with mentors to develop a professional identity, cultivating networks, serving as mentor to others. Includes self-assessments.
- CGS, Ph.D. Completion Project: Promising Practices in Mentoring and Advising (PDF)
- Rackham Graduate School UMichigan, Quick Tips for Promising Practices in Mentoring (PDF)
- Rackham Graduate School UMichigan, How to Mentor Graduate Students. A Guide for Faculty (2018) (PDF)
- Rackham Graduate School UMichigan, How to Get the Mentoring You Want: A Guide for Graduate Students (2018) (PDF)
- Inclusive Mentoring: Effective Graduate Student Mentoring Practices (Brown University)
- Vanderbilt Center for Teaching - Mentoring Graduate Students
- Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research
- Advising and Mentoring Resources for Faculty (Brown University)
- Montgomery, B. L., “Mapping a Mentoring Roadmap and Developing a Supportive Network for Strategic Career Advancement” (2017)
- Mentoring Graduate Students for a range of professional careers (UM, Humanities focus)
- National Research Mentoring Network
- curated mentorship playlist
- Duke University Graduate School’s toolkit for cultivating a culture of mentoring
- Graduate Student Mentoring Map
Additional Resources Provided by the Graduate College
General Forms and Policies
- Accelerated Entry into Master's Program Permission Form (PDF)
- Additional Work Application (PDF)
- Certificate of Graduate Study- Instructions for Applying as a Current Student (PDF)
- Certificate of Graduate Study Program Plan (PDF)
- Certificate of Graduate Study Completion Form (PDF)
- Certificate of Graduate Study Policy and Procedures (PDF)
- Currency of Credit Form (PDF)
- Extension to Time Limits for Graduate Degree Completion Request Form
- Intent to Graduate / Commencement Information (PDF)
- Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study Policies and Procedures (PDF)
- Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study Program Plan (PDF)
- Micro-Certificate of Graduate Study Completion Form (PDF)
- Payroll Deduction ( Instructions_for_Payroll_Deduction.pdf( Form .xlsx)
- Permission to Earn Graduate Credit as an Undergraduate Student (PDF)
- Permission to take a 3000/4000 level course for graduate credit (PDF)
- Reactivation Form (PDF)
- Transfer of Credit Form (PDF)
- Vermont Resident Status Application Form (PDF)
Professional Development and Career Planning
Thesis/Dissertation Forms
- Defense Committee Membership Form (PDF)
- Defense Notice Template (.doc)
- Electronic Thesis and Dissertation policy (PDF)
- Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Rights and Permissions (PDF)
- LaTex Thesis & Dissertation Template and Style Files (zip)
- Proof of Successful Completion of Comprehensive Exam Form (PDF)
- Thesis and Dissertation Upload (ProQuest)
- Thesis/ Dissertation Guidelines (PDF)
- Thesis / Dissertation Template (.doc)
- Thesis Dissertation Margin Check (PDF)
- Timetable for Thesis/Dissertation Students (PDF)
Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals and Other Enrollment Policies
University Resources
Graduate Student Unionization Information
For Faculty/Staff
Advising and Mentoring
Strong academic advising and developing a supportive network of diverse mentors is critical to every graduate student’s success. The Graduate College champions a culture of mentoring in which graduate students are supported in forging effective mentoring relationships with multiple mentors.
- Graduate Faculty Roster (opens Graduate Catalogue)
Promising Practices in Mentoring: Resources for Graduate Faculty and Graduate Students
- CGS, Great Mentoring in Graduate School: A Quick Start Guide to Proteges (PDF) – a practical, student-oriented perspective; tips on topics such as identifying a mentor, engaging with mentors to develop a professional identity, cultivating networks, serving as mentor to others. Includes self-assessments.
- CGS, Ph.D. Completion Project: Promising Practices in Mentoring and Advising (PDF)
- Rackham Graduate School UMichigan, Quick Tips for Promising Practices in Mentoring (PDF)
- Rackham Graduate School UMichigan, How to Mentor Graduate Students. A Guide for Faculty (2018) (PDF)
- Rackham Graduate School UMichigan, How to Get the Mentoring You Want: A Guide for Graduate Students (2018) (PDF)
- Inclusive Mentoring: Effective Graduate Student Mentoring Practices (Brown University)
- Vanderbilt Center for Teaching - Mentoring Graduate Students
- Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research
- Advising and Mentoring Resources for Faculty (Brown University)
- Montgomery, B. L., “Mapping a Mentoring Roadmap and Developing a Supportive Network for Strategic Career Advancement” (2017)
- Mentoring Graduate Students for a range of professional careers (UM, Humanities focus)
- National Research Mentoring Network
- curated mentorship playlist
- Duke University Graduate School’s toolkit for cultivating a culture of mentoring
- Graduate Student Mentoring Map
Additional Resources Provided by the Graduate College
Academic Appointments: GRA, GTA, GA, Predoctoral Fellows, Trainees in both title and linked regs
Appointment Letters: Templates
- Graduate Assistantship Offer Letter Template (Word)
- Predoctoral Fellowship Offer Letter Template (Word)
Forms and Resources
- ADMIT
- ADMIT Support for Faculty/Staff
- Appointment to the Graduate Faculty Criteria & Form (Word)
- Comprehensive Exam Form (PDF)
- Constitution of the Graduate College (PDF)
- Faculty Resources for Teaching International and Multilingual Students
- Graduate Executive Committee
- Graduate Faculty Meetings
- Graduate Teaching "Assistant-of-the-Year" Award Form (PDF)
- Graduate Student Summer Research Form (PDF) | Guidelines (PDF)
- Inclusive Excellence Plan (PDF)
- Incomplete Grade Request Supporting Information (PDF)
- Students of Concern
- University Scholar Nomination Form (PDF)
- UVM HR Hiring Forms
- Visiting Graduate Student Form (PDF)
- WebXtender
Variable Tuition Information
IBB Policies
Graduate Advisor Highlights
Degree | Student Status | Time Limit |
---|---|---|
Master's | Full-Time | 3 years |
Master's | Part-time | 5 years |
Doctor of Philosophy | Full and part-time | 9 years |
Doctor of Education | Full and part-time | 7 years |
Students must be continuously enrolled through their graduating term to receive their degree.
GPA Requirements
- Students in all degree programs must earn at least 15 credits in the program for which they will receive a letter grade; credits must be earned after matriculation into the program
- Grades of pass/fail/satisfactory/unsatisfactory/satisfactory progress/unsatisfactory and transfer of credits do not count toward this minimum
- Students must hold a GPA of 3.00 or higher to graduate
Transfer Credits
- Must have a letter grade of B (3.00) or better to be eligible for transfer
- Transfer credits cannot be over 7 years old at graduation (9 years for Doctor of Philosophy)
- Number of credits
- 9 credits may be transferred for Master's degree
- 9 credits may be transferred for Doctor of Education
- 24 credits may be transferred for Doctor of Philosophy
- Credits by examination are included in these limits
- Master's Programs requiring more than 30 credits may allow more transfer credit
- Transfer Credit Policy and form (PDF) available
Degree Requirements
- Master's: 30 credits required (minimum 15 graded); which includes minimum of 6 and maximum of 15 research credits for thesis students
- Doctor of Philosophy: 75 credits required; which includes minimum 30 course credits (minimum 15 graded) and minimum of 20 research credits
- Doctor of Education: 59 credits required; which includes minimum of 17 research credits
- All Graduate students must pass a comprehensive exam - this can be written, oral or both, and the passing grade must be submitted in writing to the Graduate College
- One 100/200 level undergraduate course for master's and two for doctorate may be applied towards the graduate degree, if approved prior to the semester the student takes the course. Forms for the approval are available here.
Thesis/Dissertation Requirements
Degree | Master's | Doctoral |
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Chairperson from another Dept/Program | √ | √ |
Defense Committee Total (minimum) | 3 | 4 |
Graduate Faculty Members (minimum) | 2 | 4 |
Defense Notice 3 weeks prior to defense | √ | √ |
Format check 3 weeks prior to defense | √ | √ |
Final Submission
- Final submission of thesis/dissertation must occur within 6 weeks of defense.