USC Department of Biology

Timeline for 4th Year

Timeline

Task(s)

During Summer

Required courses and registration

Before 1st day of classes

Degree check

August End

1st day of classes

In August

Meet with advisor

In December

Fall finals

Early January

Meet with Advisor

Written form of dissertation given to committee

Oral Defense

May Beginning

Spring finals

Mid May

Screening exam/1st year students

Timeline Overview