M.S. Advancement to Candidacy
- For both Plan I and Plan II (see below) M.S. students, you need to complete the M.S. Advancement to Candidacy Form.
- If you are planning to use Plan I for your M.S. Degree, you will need to submit the advancement application through Calcentral. In the “Student Resources” Dashboard, under “Submit a Form,” choose “Higher Degrees Committees form.”
- Candidacy is valid for 3 years.
- Approximately 95% of EECS graduate students choose Plan 2 for the MS degree.
- Transfer credit may be awarded for a maximum of 4 semester or 6 quarter units of graduate coursework from another institution. Complete a and submit all supporting documents.
Plan I or Plan II?
Most EECS M.S. students submit a Plan II thesis report because of its flexibility. You can learn more about the requirements for a Plan I thesis by reading the Graduate Division’s Guide.
| Plan I | Plan II | |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 4-10 units of 299 | 3-6 units of 299 |
| Advance to Candidacy | Department form + University form | Department form only |
| Thesis Committee | 3 members | 2 members |
| Thesis Format | University format (specific) | Department format (flexible) |
| Thesis Availability | University Library + EECS Website | EECS Website |