Resources for Current Doctoral Students

Checklists for Navigating Steps to a Ph. D. in Nutrition

• Committee Formation & Degree Plan Checklist
• Preliminary Exam Checklist
• Defense Checklist

Nutrition Doctoral Handbooks:

• Fall 2021- Fall 2024 Cohorts
• Fall 2025 Cohort – Coming Soon!

Academic Milestones Information:

• Degree Plan Instructions (DPSS)
• Preliminary Exam Walk-Through (ARCS)
• Research Proposal Walk-Through (ARCS)
• Requirements Checklist
• Final Examination Walk-Through (ARCS)
• Copyright and Availability Walk-Through (ARCS)
• Written Dissertation Walk-Through (ARCS)
• Thesis Dissertation Manual 
• Thesis and Dissertation Submission System (VIREO)
• Graduation Ceremony Information

Additional Resources:

• ARCS Student Guide
• ARCS Precommittee Guide
• ARCS Committee Guide
• ARCS Department Guide