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Resources for Current Doctoral Students


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All the resources and support you need to meet your degree milestones, in one place!

Here you will find useful links, checklists, guides, and much more to help you move through your doctoral degree with ease.


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All Current NUTR Graduate Students

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

  • Committee Formation & Degree Plan Checklist (PDF)
  • Preliminary Exam Checklist (PDF)
  • Defense Checklist (PDF)

Nutrition Doctoral Handbooks:

  • Fall 2021- Fall 2024 Cohorts (PDF)
  • Fall 2025 Cohort (PDF)

Academic Milestones Information:

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

Additional Resources:

  • Link to ARCS Student Guide
  • Link to ARCS Precommittee Guide
  • Link to ARCS Committee Guide
  • Link to ARCS Department Guide

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