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