Dear PhD IT students:

In order to register for IT 998/999 for the Spring 2015 semester, if you 
haven't already done so, you need to submit the attached progress report 
form to my attention _after_ you obtain your dissertation committee 
chair's approval. We will in turn email you the CRN within 48 hours of 
receiving the form. I would make every effort to meet with your 
dissertation advisor and return the form to my attention before the 
university closes for winter break (closed from December 22-January 2).

Please note, I will not accept any incomplete forms (even if your chair 
approves); you must include your progress in writing on the form. The 
purpose of requiring you to complete the form is to encourage you to 
make an apt. with your committee chair to discuss your progress (or lack 
thereof) and to discuss any other concerns you may be experiencing. If 
your dissertation advisor is willing to sign the form without discussing 
your progress, as a student, I would be concerned. You want/need 
constructive feedback along the way.  Try to make every effort to 
schedule a face-to-face meeting with him/her, particularly if you are 
not making sufficient progress.  It's your time and money!

If you are a student registering for IT 998 for the first time, please 
review the attached procedures.

If you have any questions or would like to meet with me in person, I 
would be more than happy to do so.

Remember, to avoid a late fee, your _initial_ registration must occur 
before Tuesday, January 20th, which is the first day of classes for the 
semester.


Best regards,
Lisa

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Lisa Nolder
Director of Graduate Student Affairs
George Mason University
Volgenau School of Engineering
Nguyen Engineering Building, Room 2508
4400 University Drive, MS 5C8
Fairfax, VA   22030
Phone: 703-993-1499
Fax: 703-993-1633
volgenau.gmu.edu