Forming a new committee

Advice for new grad students on forming committees and students changing labs

New Graduate Committees

Other than doing your research, your committee is the most important aspect to your success in grad school. These are the individuals who will decide if you get your degree or not. When forming your committee there are a few things you should take note of:

1. Consult with your PI about which professors would give the most feedback/help towards your project.

2. Choose professors who all can contribute to different aspects of your research.

3. Each committee needs a grad college representative, choose one that will help and not just sit in your meetings.

4. Be respectful of their time when asking them to be on your committee. Remember, they are on several committees.

5. Fill out the new committee form and get all the signatures necessary.

Changing Graduate Committees

In the event that you want to change labs and/or committees, you will need to fill out a new graduate committee form.