POLICY STATEMENT AND INFORMATION
for

Soil Science Thesis Option Graduate Program
Oregon State University

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
   
   
2. Acceptance for a Degree Program in Soil Science
   1. Requirements
   2. Application Procedure
      
      
3. Academic Program
   1. Graduate Committee
   2. Program of Study
   3. Foreign Language Requirement
   4. Oral Communication
   5. Teaching Experience
   6. Thesis
   7. Evaluation of Progress
   8. Expected Completion Times
      
      
4. Examinations
   1. Departmental Preliminary Examination for the Ph.D. Degree
   2. Final Oral Examination for the Ph.D. Degree
   3. Final Oral Examination for the M.S. Degree
      
      
5. General Responsibilities of Graduate Students
   1. Use of Equipment and Facilities
   2. Keys
   3. Security
   4. Computers
   5. Use of State-Owned Vehicles
   6. Photocopier
   7. GRA Obligations
   8. Department Committees
   9. Checking Out
      
      
6. Appendix
   1. Timetable for M.S. Thesis Students in Soil Science
   2. Timetable for Ph.D. Students in Soil Science
   3. Graduate Student Annual Review Form