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Current Graduate Students

Graduation Information

  1. Request and fill out an Advancement to Candidacy form at least ONE quarter prior to completing your last course(s). Please refer to the Graduate Division site for more information.
    For example:

    • For Summer graduation, students MUST submit advancement to candidacy in spring quarter
    • For Fall graduation, students MUST submit advancement to candidacy in summer
  2. Enroll in your last course(s): COMP SCI 296P and 297P

Commencement
For commencement information and procedures please visit the following link:  http://commencement.uci.edu/

If you have questions about Diplomas or transcripts, please contact the Registrar office.

Graduate Student Forms

ICS Forms

  • Research Verification Form

Graduate Division Forms

Below is a partial list of Graduate Division forms. To view the complete list and download these forms, visit the Graduate Division website.

  • Advancement to Candidacy/Final Degree Report – to M.S. Degree Comp Exam
  • Leave of Absence (LOA) Petition

International Center Forms

Below is a partial list of International Center forms. To view the complete list and download these forms, visit the International Center website, or go directly the F-1 or J-1 student pages.

  • Address Update
  • CPT Application
  • OPT Application
  • Student Departure
  • Student Visa Document Request

Graduate Student Funding

  • CS Department Travel Award Application Form (PDF)
  • ICS Graduate Fellowships & Funding (includes information about ASE positions, such as Teaching Assistants and Readers)

Graduate Student Policies

  • Academic Honesty
  • Advancement to Candidacy (M.S.)
  • California Residency
  • Candidacy Committee’s Duties and Responsibilities
  • Candidacy Committee Membership
  • Comprehensive Exam/Phase II
  • Computer and Network Use
  • Copyright Infringement
  • Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
  • Ethical Use of Computing Resources
  • Filing Fee
  • Grading Standards
  • Graduate Student Review
  • In-Absentia Registration
  • Leave of Absence
  • Optional Practical Training (OPT)
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Previously Earned M.S. Degree
  • Residency Requirement
  • Summer Enrollment
  • Transfer of Academic Credit
  • UC Policy on Sexual Harassment

* Other policies important for students to know include the Non-Discrimination Policy Statements, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Jeanne Clery Act. It is recommended that students be familiar with the rules and regulations that govern students at UCI as outlined in the UCI General Catalogue.

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