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Handbook

Students entering and currently in IGPNS should familiarize themselves with the IGPNS Handbook. The Handbook covers the department policies, explains the process of the preliminary exam and final defense, resources for current students on and off campus, and more.

• IGPNS Handbook
• IGPNS Recommended Electives List

Certification Forms

Each student will have an IGPNS Certification Form that is the official record of your progress toward completion of the degree requirements. Your major professor’s signature is required when you submit the Certification Form. This form is retained in the IGPNS files by the Grad Coordinator, but when you need it at various stages to update coursework and seminars, you can request a copy. (If you were admitted after Fall 2020, please work with the graduate student coordinator).

• Biochemical & Molecular Nutrition
  • Ph.D Certification
  • M.S. Certification 
• Human Nutrition
  • Ph.D Certification
  • M.S. Certification
• Animal Nutrition
  • Ph.D Certification

Forms

 Warrant Request and Exam Forms

Preliminary Exam

The preliminary warrant request MUST be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the preliminary exam.

1. Preliminary Warrant Request
2. Preliminary Exam Performance Evaluation (found in Handbook, print enough copies for your committee)
3. Overall Evaluation of Preliminary Exam (found in Handbook, print one for your primary advisor/mentor)

Defense Warrant

The defense warrant request MUST be submitted at least 3 weeks prior to the defense date.

1. Defense Warrant Request
2. Thesis/Dissertation Defense Performance Evaluation (found in Handbook, print enough copies for your committee)

Committee Meeting Forms and Guides

First Year Student Advisory Committee Meeting Form

Annual Progress Meeting Report

Mentor-Mentee Guidelines

Mentorship Map

Teaching Experience Certification

Certification of Teaching Experience

Minor Agreement Form

PhD Minor Agreement Form