Each degree student is assigned a faculty adviser upon admission to a graduate program. Faculty advisers can provide students with assistance in developing a Plan of Study and selecting appropriate graduate courses that adhere to program curriculum, as well as discussing career options and alternatives after graduation. It is the responsibility of the graduate student to comply with the policies, procedures and degree requirements published in the Graduate Catalog.
The Graduate Catalog
Defines the policies and program requirements for completion of each graduate program at Oakland University. A graduate student is governed by the degree program requirements published in the
Graduate Catalog in effect at the time you are admitted to the graduate program.
A student may choose to meet program requirements published in a
later edition of the Graduate Catalog; however, you must satisfy all the curriculum requirements as specified in that catalog. To change the catalog edition, you must submit the
Degree Evaluation Adjustment form to Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning to update your Online Degree Evaluation. A student readmitted to a graduate program must follow all the program requirements and policies published in the graduate catalog in effect at the time of readmission.
The Plan of Study
Completed in consultation with the faculty program adviser, details specific courses, exit option and other requirements you must complete to earn your graduate degree.
Plan of Study Approval - Graduate Council has recommended each graduate student consult with their faculty adviser during the first semester, and no later than the end of the first year in their graduate program to develop a written Plan of Study. The Plan of Study, approved by your graduate program adviser, must be submitted to Graduate Study and Lifelong Learning in order to update your
Online Degree Evaluation (WebCAPP).
An Approved Plan of Study may be amended at any time. Until formal approval of an updated Plan of Study is made, your original or current modification of the plan will remain in effect. You are responsible for meeting with your faculty adviser on an ongoing basis and keeping your Plan of Study updated, as needed.
The Online Degree Evaluation (WebCAPP)
Permits students to compare their OU and transfer course work against degree requirements published in the graduate catalog. WebCAPP is not designed to replace meeting with your faculty adviser, but rather a tool to make the path to graduation an easier one to follow.
Beginning with your first semester, you should familiarize yourself with the Online Degree Evaluation process. You should run your online Degree Evaluation, prior to registration, to review any outstanding requirements and to monitor your academic progress.
How to initiate an online Degree Evaluation