Botany Graduate Program Handbook

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Intention/Role of Handbook

This handbook is intended for graduate students who are pursuing MS or PhD degrees. The UW- Madison Graduate School is the ultimate authority for granting graduate degrees at the University. The Department of Botany administers the Botany graduate program under the authority of the Graduate School. The Graduate School’s Academic Policies and Procedures provide essential information regarding general University requirements. Program authority to set degree requirements beyond the minimum required by the Graduate School lies with the Botany program faculty. The policies described in this handbook have been approved by the program faculty as a whole. Degrees and course requirements may change over time. However, students must meet the degree and course requirements in effect when they entered the program (or, if they elect, revisions enacted during their degree program). Administrative procedures and processes change over time. Students are required to follow the procedures and processes listed in the current handbook. The information in this handbook should be supplemented by individual consultation with your advisor and committee so that individual needs/interests and all degree requirements are met. Additional information is available via the Department’s Web page. Students may also wish to consult the Graduate School’s Web page.