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ECE graduate students work with globally recognized faculty, conduct interdisciplinary research and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in a department with annual external research expenditures exceeding $5 million.
For ECE graduate program requirements, policies and procedures, see the appropriate pages on the UA Grad College website, linked below. Also available below are downloadable forms, worksheets and checklists, including the ECE Graduate Handbook.

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)
- Thesis Defense Announcement (DOC)
- Thesis Revision Requirements (PDF)
PhD
For information on graduate assistant and graduate associate programs, see the UA Graduate College GA manual.