Advisor Matching
- Due: September 10 of Year 1
- Form needed: Student Faculty Interview & Preference Form
- Purpose: A critical component to the success of a graduate student in this program is being matched to the right faculty advisor. In addition to common research interests, a good match also takes into account such factors as work-style, personality, and culture.
- Matching Process (for students not designated specific advisors upon admission):
- Faculty Interviews:
- To facilitate an appropriate match between a student and a faculty advisor, students are required to interview 4 to 6 faculty members. These interviews should include in-depth discussions with faculty as well as participation in lab group meetings, lab tours, etc.
- Submission of Preferences:
- By September 10th of Year 1, each student must submit a list of faculty members ranked in order of preference to the Graduate Program Coordinator, using the Student Faculty Interview & Preference form. Faculty members will also submit a list of student preferences.
- The Associate Chair for Graduate Studies, along with other program leaders, will assign matches as appropriate.
- Faculty Interviews: