Graduate Advising

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Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), and Software Engineering (SFWE)  graduate students work with globally recognized faculty, conduct interdisciplinary research and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in a department with annual external research expenditures exceeding $7.5 million.

For CSE, ECE and SFWE graduate program requirements, policies and procedures, see the appropriate pages on the U of A Graduate College website. Also available below are downloadable forms, worksheets and checklists, including the ECE Graduate Program Handbook.

ECE Graduate Program Handbook (PDF)

Academic Advisors

The ECE graduate advisors assist students with questions about what classes to take, when to take them and how to successfully complete them.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Computer Science & Engineering
• Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering Online
• Master of Science in Software Engineering
• Accelerated Master's Program in Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Accelerated Master's Program in Software Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science & Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy in Software Engineering

UA Forms

The University of Arizona Graduate College uses GradPath to process degree forms. Please complete and submit forms online through UAccess Student.

ECE Lists and Worksheets

• Entry Checklist (PDF)
• Independent Study (PDF)
• Petition to ECE Graduate Studies Committee (PDF)
• Exit Checklist (PDF)

Master's

• MS Plan of Study Worksheet (PDF)
• MS Software Engineering Plan of Study Worksheet (docx)
• Thesis Defense Announcement (DOC)
• Thesis Revision Requirements (PDF)

PhD

• PhD Plan of Study Worksheet (PDF)
• PhD Software Engineering Plan of Study Worksheet (docx)
• Announcement of Dissertation Defense (DOC)

For information on graduate assistant and graduate associate programs, see the UA Graduate College GA manual.