Course Plan of Study Process

Your course plan for your master’s degree must be approved at the start of your program in your first semester by October 31st.   If your degree plan changes, please complete a new form for approval. This also applies if you switch between the Coursework track and the Research track.

To have your course selections approved by the Master’s Chair, please follow these steps:

  1. Complete the relevant course plan of study form:
  1. Email the completed form to Prof. Liang Qi at and cc: Renee Hilgendorf at reneeh@umich.edu.
  2. After receiving approval, please return the signed form as a PDF to Renee at for inclusion in your student record.