Life Skills Workshops The University of Tulsa Graduate School

Surviving Graduate School: Tips for Successfully Managing Your Degree Program

 Sponsored by The Graduate School

Most students and professionals are eager to move forward in their life to the new challenges and experiences of a career. This workshop examines how to manage your degree program in order to stay on track academically and how to most effectively use your time while in Graduate School. It will also discuss the skills that will assist you in the timely completion of your degree, as well as the successful management of your future career.  

 The purpose of this workshop is to:  

• help you understand the typical steps required to complete a graduate degree.

• explain the six year "Statute of Limitations" and the average time required to complete a graduate degree.

• discuss the differences between non-thesis as well as thesis and dissertation programs and the expectations of each type of degree program.

• explore what to expect from your faculty advisors and what they expect from you at each stage of your degree program.

Janet Haggerty, Dean of the Graduate School, and Richard Redner, Associate Dean, invite you to join them for this important discussion.

Class size is limited; please RSVP to reserve your seat.

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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Tuesday, November 4, 2008

6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Gallery Room, Allen Chapman Activity Center

                                        7:00-7:30 pm                     Reception and Refreshments

        Questions?

For more information about Life Skills Workshops, contact the Graduate Office at the following:

E-mail address: john-bury@utulsa.edu

Phone numbers:

In Tulsa and surrounding areas, call: (918) 631-2336
Outside the Tulsa area: Toll free (800) 882-4723

The University of Tulsa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. For EEO/AA information, contact Office of Personnel services, (918) 631-2259; for disability accommodation, contact Dr. Jane Corso, (918) 631-2334.