Additional details can be found on the Graduate Handbook’s Master’s Degree Requirements page.
Please consult the program’s website to see which milestones apply.

Graduate School Milestones

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Master's Committee	Members of the student's master's committee have been approved. See Thesis or Approved Substitute Requirements section.
Master's Oral Exam/Approved Exam Substitute	Student has successfully completed a required oral examination or approved exam substitute. See Examinations section.
Master's Written Exam/Approved Exam Substitute	Student has successfully passed a written exam or approved exam substitute. See Examinations section.
Master's Written Exam 2	Student has successfully completed a second (or specialty) written exam. See Examinations section.
Thesis Substitute	Student has completed an approved Master's Thesis Substitute. See Thesis or Approved Substitute Requirements section.
Thesis/Substitute Defense	Student has completed the oral defense of the thesis or approved thesis substitute. See Thesis or Approved Substitute Requirements section.
Approved Master's Thesis	Student has submitted their approved master's thesis, including revisions following its defense. See Thesis or Approved Substitute Requirements section.
Residence Credit	Student has completed the minimum program residence credit of two semesters either by full-time registration or by part-time registration over several semesters. See Credit and Residence Requirements section.
Foreign Language	Student has completed language requirement(s) if required by the program. See Foreign Language or Research Requirement section.
Master's Exit Survey	Student has provided feedback on graduate education quality and experiences by completing the graduating student exit survey. See Graduating Student Exit Survey page https://gradschool.unc.edu/about/data/exit/.

Program Milestones

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Master's Professional Work Experience	Professional Work Experience, Practicum, Internship; student participates in field-related practicum, internship, or professional work experience for the number of hours as defined by program requirements.
Master's Prospectus Meeting	Meeting between student and director of graduate studies to propose capstone project and set master’s committee prior to any exams.
Master's IRB Compliance	Student completes IRB training and verifies compliance with program requirements
Master's Competency Review	Review reflects the mastery of one or multiple research skills that are generally determined by the student and master's committee. Program details may differ; please consult your program handbook for more information.

Doctoral Degree

Additional details can be found on the Graduate Handbook’s Doctoral Degree Requirements page. 
Please consult the program’s website to see which milestones apply.

Graduate School Milestones

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Doctoral Committee	Members of the student's doctoral committee, including a faculty research advisor and chair, have been approved by the academic program and The Graduate School. See Dissertation Requirements section.
Doctoral Oral Comprehensive Exam	Student has successfully completed a comprehensive oral exam. See Examination section.
Doctoral Written Exam	Student has successfully completed a first (or core) written exam, typically a comprehensive exam taken after completing coursework. See Examination section.
Doctoral Written Exam 2	Student has successfully completed a second (or specialty) comprehensive written exam. See Examination section.
Prospectus Oral Exam	Student has completed an oral exam of their prospectus; their committee has judged the dissertation project proposal to be feasible and research may begin. See Dissertation Requirements section.
Foreign Language	Student has satisfied language requirement(s) if required by the program. See Foreign Language or Research Requirement section.
Advanced to Candidacy	Student has passed both the doctoral oral and written comprehensive examinations, completed all coursework required by the programs of the major and minor(s), and have met any foreign language requirements; the only outstanding requirement for degree completion is the dissertation. Transcripts for students admitted to candidacy will contain the statement "Advanced to Candidacy for Doctorate" at the end of the term in which posted. See Graduate Handbook - Doctoral Degree section.
Dissertation Defense	Student has completed the oral defense of the dissertation. See Examination section.
Doctoral Dissertation Approved/Format Accepted	Student has submitted their approved dissertation, including revisions following its defense. See Dissertation Requirements section.
Residence Credit	Student has completed the minimum program residence credit of four semesters either by full-time registration or by part-time registration over several semesters. See Credit and Residence Requirements section.
Doctoral Exit Survey	Student has provided feedback on graduate education quality and experiences by completing the graduating student exit survey. See Graduating Student Exit Survey page https://gradschool.unc.edu/about/data/exit/.

Program Milestones

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Column 1	Column 2
Doctoral Professional Work Experience	Professional Work Experience, Practicum, Internship; Student participates in field-related practicum, internship, or professional work experience for the number of hours as defined by program requirements. Program details may differ; please consult your program handbook for more information.
Doctoral Practicum Paper	Following a doctoral professional work experience or practicum, a separate practicum reflection paper is required.
Doctoral Reflection Paper	Leadership Paper; Students are required to write a reflection paper. Program details may differ; please consult your program handbook for more information.
Doctoral Teaching Experience	Student participates in teaching a course as an assistant or instructor of record.
Doctoral Manuscript Submission	Student is required to submit an article for publication.
Doctoral Research Experience	Student participates in field-related, sustained research activities for the number of hours as defined by program requirements.
Doctoral Intradepartmental Review	Internal program meeting with student to ensure student is on track with completion of program requirements and is receiving adequate departmental support. The program may use this meeting to cover competencies and/or research skills (e.g., scientific writing, statistical computing).
Doctoral IRB Compliance	Student completes IRB training and verifies compliance with program requirements.
Doctoral Preparatory Committee Review	Meeting of student’s committee with student in preparation for milestones such as final dissertation defense or comprehensive exam (Comprehensive Exam Memo); may include goals such as presentation of research and progress to receive consultation prior to completing the research process or a document that reflects preparation for the comprehensive exam. Program details may differ; please consult your program handbook for more information.
Doctoral Competency Review	Review reflects the mastery of one or multiple research skills that are generally determined by the student and dissertation committee. Program details may differ; please consult your program handbook for more information.
Doctoral Research Presentation	Student presents their research as required by the program. Program details may differ; please consult your program handbook for more information.